Police search for suspected prowler

State police at Philipsburg are investigating a report of a prowler near Port Matilda.

According to police, at about 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, the suspect used a stool to boost himself up to a window at a residence along South Eagle Valley Road. The resident reported seeing the suspect looking in the window.

The suspect fled through a wooded area when police arrived. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact state police at 342-3370.

This story was originally published September 29, 2017 at 5:56 PM with the headline "Police search for suspected prowler."