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Police Search for Armed Suspects
Easton police issue warrant for city man in incident in which a gun was allegedly pointed at the victim.
A warrant was issued for the arrest of an Easton man who faces assault and terroristic threats charges after police were called Sunday to a report of a burglary in progress.
City police said they responded to a report of a burglary in progress at 1011 Northampton Street at 9:47 p.m. Sunday and the burglars were allegedly armed.
The 39-year-old victim reportedly escaped unharmed. Officers searched the area but couldn't locate the armed burglars. One of the suspects was identified as Humberto Lopez, 22, with a last known address of 1011 Northampton Street -- he is believed to be a recent roomate of the victim, police said.
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During the incident, he was accompanied by two males and one of those males allegedly pointed a rifle at the victim, according to police.
Lopez is charged with conspiracy to commit aggravated assault, terroristic threats, simple assault and recklessly endangering.
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Police said the suspects might have been driving a red Honda Civic, 1990s model, or a white Jeep.
Anyone with information is asked to call 610-559-2200.
