Police Looking For Serial Home Invader In Oakland County

PONTIAC, MI — Police are looking for a serial home invader who's targeting homes with young girls in Oakland County.

Officials said the most recent incident happened at 4 a.m. Tuesday in the 100 block of N.Anderson Street near Michigan 59 and North Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.

The man broke into the home and choked a 10-year-old girl who was sleeping, according to the Oakland County Sheriff's Office.

The man, who was armed with a knife and wearing a ski mask, was frightened off by the girl’s screams, according to officials.

The girl screamed and the man ran away, according to officials.

The girl's mother told investigators she saw the man, who was dressed entirely in black, run down their home's stairs and outside, according to officials.

Investigators said the man entered the home through an unlocked kitchen window. The girl was not injured in the incident, according to officials.

"An intruder willing to climb into a home in the middle of the night, armed with a knife, and (targeting) homes with young girls is a person we need to catch and take off the street," Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard said. "We are asking for the community’s vigilance and tips. Any information leading to the arrest and conviction of this person is eligible for a reward."

Police are investigating at least three other home invasions or attempts with similarities between 3 a.m. and 7 a.m. on Dec. 23 Jan. 25, and Jan. 26. They said the homes are in the 600 block of Northway, the 100 block of N. Edith and the 100 block of N. Marshall, according to officials.

In each case, officials said a lone suspect entered the home or attempted to gain entry through an unlocked window. Officials believe the suspect is targeting homes with teenage and young girls.

Additionally, the suspect was armed with a knife in three of the incidents, according to officials.

Officials are also looking into older home invasion cases.

Officials described the man as between 17 and 21 years old, with a thin build, standing between 5 feet 7 inches and 6 feet tall. They said he also wore a ski mask and dark-colored clothing in each case.

Officials added they believe the man travels on foot, since he has not been seen getting into or out of a vehicle.

Officials encouraged nearby residents to double-check all windows and doors and call 911 if they see any suspicious activity.

Anyone with any information about the incidents was asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK-UP. Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to an arrest in the case. Tipsters remain anonymous.