Police are looking for a man they suspect broke into a Melrose home and attacked the family inside.Officials said John C. Ferreira, 54, of Melrose is being sought on suspicious of assault with intent to murder after he reportedly forced his way into a Vinton Street home. Once inside, Ferreira allegedly attacked two people, police said. A Melrose police investigation determined Ferreira knew and targeted the victims. Officials described Ferreira as white and standing 5 feet 7 inches tall with a medium build, a graying mustache and partially shaved brown hair. Police believe he is driving a red Toyota Corolla with Massachusetts license plate 546XL1 and that he has a Rottweiler dog with him. He is believed to be armed and dangerous. Anyone with information on Ferreira or his whereabouts is urged to contact Melrose police at 781-665-1212.

Police are looking for a man they suspect broke into a Melrose home and attacked the family inside.

Officials said John C. Ferreira, 54, of Melrose is being sought on suspicious of assault with intent to murder after he reportedly forced his way into a Vinton Street home. Once inside, Ferreira allegedly attacked two people, police said.



A Melrose police investigation determined Ferreira knew and targeted the victims.



Officials described Ferreira as white and standing 5 feet 7 inches tall with a medium build, a graying mustache and partially shaved brown hair.






Police believe he is driving a red Toyota Corolla with Massachusetts license plate 546XL1 and that he has a Rottweiler dog with him.He is believed to be armed and dangerous.Anyone with information on Ferreira or his whereabouts is urged to contact Melrose police at 781-665-1212.