A concerning situation in a Western New York town is causing anxiety among residents after reports of masked individuals illegally entering private properties in Erie County.
In recent weeks, the community has experienced a rise in break-ins targeting homes and vehicles. However, this week has seen an alarming increase in sightings of masked figures moving through the area.
A resident posted images on Facebook, some seemingly taken by a trail camera, that depict these individuals traversing yards in the neighborhood. The unsettling presence of these masked men has left residents feeling unsafe in their own homes. According to the Facebook update, police were contacted over the weekend regarding these incidents.
Law enforcement has provided no updates regarding the incidents.
Residents are urged to remain alert as a masked individual(s) dressed in black have been reported throughout Lancaster in the past week. They have been stealing cars, entering garages, and even breaking into homes to take items like purses and keys—all while people are present in their homes.
Last week, a group of four masked men approached a driveway and stole two vehicles. This incident occurred near the high school around 7:30 in the morning, in broad daylight.
Masked Individuals Breaking into Homes and Vehicles