MISSOULA, Mont. — Missoula police are investigating two random assaults and two vehicle break-ins in Franklin to the Fort neighborhood overnight June 8-9.
Police said the incidents happened between about 11:15 p.m. and 1:15 a.m. and that the cases might be connected.
A suspect has been described as about 6 feet tall with red hair and a scraggly beard, wearing a green and black plaid jacket and possibly carrying a black backpack.
Police also said the man might have had a rifle, shotgun or another long object.
Residents are asked to check yards and nearby property for any object that could have been used as a weapon. Police said the person may have thrown that item away in the area.
Anyone with footage recorded from 11:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. is asked to review it for any suspicious persons or activity.
Police urge people not to approach anyone matching the description. They ask anyone who sees that person to call 911 right away and share as much detail as possible, including current clothing and direction of travel.