State Police seek public assistance following burglary in Rome

ROME- Authorities are asking for help in solving a burglary investigation.

It was shortly before 7:30 p.m. Sunday when New York State Police responded to a residence on Sleepy Hollow Road in the city of Rome following a reported burglary.

A preliminary investigation determined that a road rage incident began earlier on Black River Boulevard in Rome.

One of the individuals involved returned to his residence on Sleepy Hollow Road and was followed by the other party. The homeowner entered his residence and secured the door.

The individual who followed allegedly forcefully entered the home, threatened the homeowner, and chased him outside. The homeowner did not report any injuries.

The homeowner contacted 9-1-1, and the individual left the scene westbound on Sleepy Hollow Road in a black SUV with dark tinted windows.

The individual is described as a white male, middle-aged, wearing a black jacket and blue jeans, with short hair and a stubble-style beard.

The New York State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation is actively investigating this incident.

Anyone with information about the individual or the incident is asked to contact the New York State Police at (315) 366-6000 and reference case NY2600069420.

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