Wanted for home invasion

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on February 16, 2021

UPDATE: The vehicle has been recovered but Dougherty remains on the loose. End UPDATE

Christopher Dougherty is wanted by the Pennsylvania State Police – Media Barracks, Criminal Investigation Unit, for the home invasion and robbery of an 80-year-old female that occurred on Feb. 11 at approximately 6:30 p.m., in Middletown Township, according to a state police press release.

Police said Dougherty forcefully entered the victim’s residence armed with a hammer and bound her to a chair with duct tape. Dougherty removed approximately $1,150 in cash, the victim’s cellphone, car keys, and fled the scene in her red color, 2002 Buick Century, Pennsylvania registration HYH-3785. Dougherty is the adopted son of the victim and may have ties to Aston, Chester, Havertown, Upper Darby, Elkton and Rising Sun, Md.

If seen, please call 911 and do not approach, as Dougherty was described by the victim as having violent tendencies.

He is described as 5’10”, weighing 200 pounds. He is also known as Peter Franco.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Trooper Matthew Smith, at Troop K – Media CIU at 610-558-7080. Tips may also be submitted by calling Pennsylvania Crime Stoppers Toll Free at 1-800-4PA-TIPS or online. All callers/submitters remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward.