NEWS CENTER -- The Waterville home where missing toddler, Ayla Reynolds, was last seen came under attack Friday night. Waterville Police were called to the home on Violette Avenue by the owner of the home, Phoebe DiPietro, who said someone was throwing objects through the windows.
The call came in just after 11 o'clock Friday night. Upon arrival, police found two broken windows. No objects were recovered, leading police to believe that a bat or some other object that was carried away from the scene was used. Police used a K-9 team to search the area.
No one was injured but Police Chief Joseph Massey says he is very concerned about the incident. He says, "These types of calls are actually quite serious. There is a chance that someone could be injured by flying glass. It scares people. And, it could escalate into a confrontation between the occupants of a home and the suspect." Massey further stated that if a suspect is identified, they will be charged with Criminal Mischief (a misdemeanor crime) and other potential charges. He added, "We simply are not going to tolerate this reckless and harassing behavior."
The home is also inhabited by Justin DiPietro, Ayla Reynold's father. Phoebe is his sister. Ayla was 20 months old when she was reported missing from that home on Dec. 17. Blood belonging to Ayla was found in the home. Her disappearance has been declared a crime.
Anyone with information about last night's incident or Ayla's disappearance are asked to call State Police.
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