Home Invasion near Backus, Suspect Remains At-Large

Home invasion suspect sketch (Pine County Sheriff’s Office)

UPDATE 9-22: An investigation has been underway in a home invasion, according to Cass Co. Sheriff Tom Burch.

The sheriff reports that several leads have been followed, but nothing substantial has led to making an identification of the suspect.

Authorities have released a sketch of the suspect with the same description originally reported.

The Cass County Sheriff’s Office requests the public be diligent in being aware of their surroundings and reporting anything suspicious to the Sheriff’s Office at 218-547-1424 or 1-800-450-2677.

The investigation continues with the assistance of the Pine River Police Department, Minnesota State Patrol, and the Minnesota BCA.

ORIGINAL REPORT 9/18:

BACKUS, Minn. – The Cass County Sheriff’s Office reports that on Saturday, Sept. 16 around 11:20 a.m., Deputies responded to the report of an intruder at a residence in Pine River Township in rural Backus, Minn.

Deputies arrived on scene and learned that the intruder had made entry into the house and the homeowner had fired a firearm at the intruder, and the intruder left the premises.

It is unknown at this time whether the intruder was injured and it is believed he left on foot.

A search of the area was conducted, but the suspect was unable to be located and remains at-large.

The intruder is described as a Caucasian male, roughly 6’5″ in height with a very large build. At the time of the incident, the suspect was wearing all-black clothing.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the Cass County Sheriff’s Office at 218-547-1424.