"Open up, Police!" masked robbers gain trust then rob at gunpoint
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Updated: 12:00 AM Nov 13, 2009
"Open up, Police!" masked robbers gain trust then rob at gunpoint
The homeowners heard, "open up, Police!" but State Troopers say it was a couple masked men looking for money, and were willing to get by any means necessary.
Posted: 10:07 PM Nov 12, 2009
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The homeowners heard, "open up, Police!" but State Troopers say it was a couple masked men looking for money, and were willing to get by any means necessary.

Around 10:30 Wednesday night, at a home on Horan Lane in Springfield, two men allegedly wearing ski masks and carrying large guns tried to pass themselves off as police.

Some how the two men got into the home and stole money from a man and women living in the trailer.

Police say the homeowner tried to run away when he realized what was happening but was chased down by one of the masked men and assaulted.

The two men were able to get away and police have little clues to go on they say.

They do want to warn others not to be so trusting when they hear a knock on the door then someone claiming to be police.

A good piece of advice is to ask to see a badge or get the badge number that way you can call the police yourself and ask if they sent an officer to your door.

Anyone with information on this crime is asked to call State Police.


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Posted by: Yeah Location: RIght on Nov 13, 2009 at 11:58 AM

When a cop knocks at your door an dhe knows your inside and he has a warrant for eithe rsearchin teh home or looking for a person their and you refuse to open the door you'll find your door kicked in and yourself in jail with more charges. We need to change the laws of this police state that tey must make formal calls and send letters before they can come onto our private property. Just becuase some people choose to do drugs that should be legal anyway doesnt give anyone the right to take my rights and privacy away when I commit no crimes. When cops or anyone knock on my door I simpkly stand inside with my handgun or 12gauge loaded ready to shoot ANYONE that trys to get in without a key. Those with keys simply never knock. Friends and family always call ahead. SO the only strangers I've had knocking in the past year was 2 old jehovas witness ladys that really need to learn the meaning of no trespasing signs. Advice people never answer the door to strangers especially cops.

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