One Man Arrested & One Man at Large after Home Invasion in Maine

A 31-year-old man was arrested Monday after breaking into a home and pointing a handgun at the homeowner in Poland, Maine.

Multiple Charges after Home Invasion

Justin Martin was charged with Burglary, Robbery, Theft by Receiving Stolen Property, Possession of Firearm by Prohibited Person, Criminal Threatening with a Dangerous Weapon, Criminal Mischief.

Suspect in Bedroom Trying to Break into a Safe

The Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Office said the homeowner heard a loud bang and woke up to find Martin in the bedroom dressed in black with a ski mask and was trying to open a safe.

Second Suspect Ran Off and is at Large

Another suspect, also dressed in black with a ski mask, was on the front porch. The suspect “ran off down the street and has not been located,” said the Sheriff’s Office.

Robber Pointed Gun at Homeowner

The homeowner confronted Martin in the bedroom. Martin pointed a handgun at the homeowner who was able to escape to a neighbor’s house.

Suspect Arrested and Stolen Handgun Seized

Police located Martin shortly after and took him into custody. Officers recovered a handgun wrapped in a black ski mask in the same area where he was apprehended. The handgun had been previously reported stolen, said Deputies.

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Call Police with Information

The suspect outside the residence has not yet been identified. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Sergeant Maurice Drouin at (207) 753-2500 ext. 1717.

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