Suspects beat, rob couple during home invasion

Friday, July 31, 2009 3:00 AM |

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By Shavonne Potts

spotts@salisburypost.com

Salisbury Police say a couple was bound, beaten and robbed in a home invasion Monday morning.

Ray and Martha Baker told police two people entered their Steven Drive home, pointed a gun at Martha, beat Ray and took some items from the home.

Ray Baker said the doorbell rang at about 2:45 a.m. When he went to answer the door, he noticed the deadbolt was unlocked, but the main door was locked.

When he opened the door, a man told him there was something outside he needed to see. The man punched him in the ribs.

Ray Baker was tied with a plastic zip tie and a towel was placed over his head. Martha Baker's hands and feet were bound and a cloth was placed over her head.

The man then demanded some hydrocodone.

The two men ransacked the couple's home and stole money, credit cards, a rifle, a revolver, video games and a video game console. The incident took place over two hours.

One of the suspects is described as a white male, 5 feet 7 inches, younger than 25 years old. He was wearing a blue ball cap with KC written on it. He was carrying a black pistol.

Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact the Salisbury-Rowan Crime Stoppers at 1-866-639-5245.

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