ROCKLAND, MASS. (WHDH) - Police in Rockland are searching for a pair of men who posed as heating workers before pulling out handguns and forcing their way into an apartment in Rockland on Wednesday morning, officials said.
Officers responding to a report of an armed home invasion in the area of West Water and Central streets about 10 a.m. learned two African-American men pretending to be heating company employees had flashed handguns and overpowered the homeowner, according to Rockland police.
The men stole money and jewelry before fleeing the scene toward Abington in a black SUV, police said.
The homeowner was unable to get a license plate number but described one of the suspects as slender, tall, about 150 pounds, with brown eyes. It’s believed he is between 15 and 25 years of age.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Rockland Police Department Detective Division at 781-871-3890.
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