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Tuesday, 31 May 2016 11:14

Police probe Whitaker St. break-in

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Roanoke Rapids police are investigating a home invasion on Whitaker Street Friday in which one of the victims was struck in the head with a handgun.

Deputy Chief Andy Jackson said the break-in occurred shortly before 3:30 a.m.

Two people described as black males entered the residence wearing ski masks.

The two men stole approximately $1,500 worth of various items, which Jackson declined to list in detail.

Sergeant Daniel Jenkins and his dog, Pocock, ran a track which went went cold at Kemp Avenue and Fifth Street.

No further physical descriptions were immediately available.

The injured victim was treated at the scene by EMS.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Lieutenant Charles Vaught at 252-533-2819 or Crimestoppers at 252-583-4444.

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