From Wiscasset Police Department's Facebook page:

Shortly after 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 19, a male subject knocked on a door of a Lincoln Street residence and asked a female if he could use her phone.The resident turned to get her phone and (the) male subject walked inside and displayed a firearm and told her this was a robbery.

Female was able to escape and run to a neighbor and called police.The residence was searched, and a K-9 track was started but was unsuccessful.

The suspect is described as a white male wearing a blue hooded sweatshirt or jacket with tan light-colored pants. He was wearing a black mask which at one point was pulled down allowing the victim to see his face. Suspect was described as being clean-shaven with acne.

At this time, law enforcement considers this an isolated incident and there is no known active threat to the public.

Wiscasset Police (Department) is also investigating a burglary to a downtown business ... late Monday evening or early Tuesday morning involving the theft of a large amount of hard liquor. It is unknown at this time if both incidents are related. If you live in the downtown/Federal Street area and your home and/or business have video capabilities we ask that you review your system for anything that may assist us in identifying the suspect(s).

In the meantime, we ask that you lock your homes and vehicles and be aware of your surroundings and report anything suspicious. If you have any information, please contact Wiscasset Police Department at 207-882-8202.