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Three masked men force their way into Milwaukie home

11:09 AM PDT on Thursday, May 22, 2008

By ANTONIA GIEDWOYN, kgw.com Staff

MILWAUKIE, Ore. –- Three masked men forced their way into a Milwaukie home Tuesday night and duct taped the woman who lives there, then ransacked the place, police said.

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It happened about 9:40 p.m. at a residence in the 11090 block of SE Linwood.

The 59-year-old victim was home alone at the time of the crime. One of the three suspects was armed with a handgun, said Milwaukie police officer and spokesman Kevin Krebs.

The woman suffered minor injuries.

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“It is believed the resident was specifically targeted,” Krebs said.

The suspects stole a small amount of cash, a television and other property and escaped before police arrived.

Authorities urged anyone with information about the crime or suspect to call the Milwaukie Police Department at 503-786-7500.