ORANGE COUNTY, N.C. (WTVD) -- There's a crime alert in for residents of Orange County about a brazen home invasion.
Armed men who described themselves as police officers forced themselves into a house off of new N.C. Highway 86 south of Interstate 85 early Tuesday.
The suspects were described as black males that were dressed all in black.
The victims were not hurt, but the family's dog was shot. However, the dog wasn't seriously injured.
The men got away in a black or dark-colored vehicle.
Authorities don't think it was a random act.
Anyone with information about the incident should call (919) 245-2900.