Overview
- An armed intruder forced entry into a Paine Avenue home, tied up the lone occupant, and took several items including a vehicle.
- Police say the suspect fled in the stolen car, which investigators later found and brought in to examine for evidence.
- The victim sustained injuries described as not life-threatening and was treated at Beverly Hospital before being released.
- A neighbor’s 911 call brought officers to the house, and detectives are now pursuing leads from the scene and the recovered vehicle.
- Authorities have not announced a motive, released a suspect description, or made any arrests as the investigation continues.