CONEWANGO - One person has been charged and three others are sought in a home invasion in Cattaraugus County.
The New York State Police at Jamestown have arrested Anthony J. Eames, 26, with addresses in Elmira and Erin, NY and charged him with first-degree robbery. Eames was arrested Nov. 26 in the Elmira area following an investigation by the New York State Police in Horseheads, the New York State Police in Jamestown and the Elmira Police Department. The annoucement was made Friday.
Eames arrest stems from his alleged involvement in a home invasion that occurred in the town of Conewango on Nov. 23 at approximately 1 a.m. The victim stated to police that four males entered his house, assaulted him and stole three rifles, one shotgun and a cell phone.
The description of the three other males involved in the home invasion are:
Male, black 6' 2" 230 lbs, large build with dreadlock style hair, six inches in length.
Male, black 5' 10 to 6' 170 lbs medium build.
Male, black 5' 6" 150 lbs thin build.
These subjects are believed to be from the Elmira area.
The investigation is continuing. If anyone has any information please contact the New York Sate Police at: (716) 665-3113 (State Police in Jamestown) or (607) 739-8797 (State Police in Horseheads).
