Roughly 50 Residences are
invaded by unknown entities (23h 15min, mar 29, 1987 y – 3h 34min, mar 30, 1987 y)
Description:
(WGGB-TV is the primary ABC affiliate for Northern Berkshire)
WGGB-TV: "We interrupt our current program at the request of the Massachusetts State Police; This is the Emergency Broadcast System, this is not a test. Normal broadcasting has been discontinued during this emergency. This station will broadcast official information, news, and instructions for Northern Berkshire County after the following tone."
[ATTENTION TONE]
Massachusetts State Police: "At 3:34 AM, Massachusetts State Police confirmed the presence of a potential group of active and unidentified home invaders who have targeted forty-nine residences since approximately 11:15 PM last night. Attacks appear to be random, spanning across the towns of Adams, North Adams, Cheshire, Savoy, and Windsor. Residents are urged to take the following actions immediately: Wake all occupants of your home; Lock all doors and windows; Close all curtains and blinds; Gather in a secure area where multiple exits are available to prevent yourself from being harmed. Additionally, residents are urged to arm themselves with either a blunt object if available and licensed. Only resort to self-protection if a suspect has entered your home and poses an active threat to you and your family, and if you are unable to escape safely. If you are away from home; We are urging you not to return to your home at this time. Shelter in place where you are. If you are currently not in a secure area or in a vehicle, immediately head towards your closest seminar. Each seminar location is currently be used as a safe area and has police stationed there for your protection. Remain in your secure area until the threat has been resolved. Police are currently unable to determine the physical description of any of the assailants involved in these attacks. It is strongly advised that you do not open your home to anyone you do not intimately recognize. Do not attempt to search for or engage with any suspect; The suspects are considered armed and extremely dangerous. Do not leave your secure area unless necessary; This is for your safety. Law enforcement will be armed and patrolling your area. Interfering with this investigation can result in-"