Sheriff’s Department investigating reported Van Bibber home invasion

Wednesday, May 29, 2019

The Putnam County Sheriff’s Department is currently investigating a reported home invasion in Section Three of the Van Bibber Lake community northwest of Greencastle.

According to a press release from the department, sheriff’s deputies responded to a 911 call at 3:17 a.m. Tuesday morning from a homeowner who reported that two masked men, at least one of whom was probably armed, broke into his home while he was sleeping and demanded money.

The homeowner reported that property was stolen from the residence and that the suspects fled the scene.

The homeowner sustained a foot injury during the encounter, but declined medical attention.

The investigation into the incident is ongoing.

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