Montgomery County Police say the break-in happened at approximately 12:50 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 29, when a man knocked on the door of a home in the 200 block of Hannes Street.
When the homeowner answered, the suspect flashed a badge from inside his jacket and falsely identified himself as a police officer before stepping inside, officials said.
Once inside, the suspect pulled out a black handgun and demanded money while making threats. After a tense encounter, he left the residence, police said. It is unclear if the imposter made off with any cash or property.
Officers from the Fourth District conducted a neighborhood canvass and issued a lookout, but the suspect was not located.
He is described as a Hispanic man, approximately 45 to 50 years old, between 5-foot-9 and 5-foot-10, with a stocky build, salt-and-pepper hair, and a beard.
He was last seen wearing a black baseball cap, black surgical mask, black jacket, dark jeans, and a striped button-down shirt.
Montgomery County detectives are actively investigating and urging anyone with information to come forward.
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