Two people have been arrested following a home invasion in Lindsay early Tuesday morning (June 1).
At around 6:50 a.m. on Tuesday, Kawartha Lakes police responded to a report of a home invasion at a residence on Wellington Street.
The home’s occupants told police that five people had forcibly entered the residence, with two of the invaders pointing firearms at one of the occupants. All five suspects had fled the scene in a vehicle by the time police arrived.
Police were able to identify two of the suspects through witness statements and video surveillance and, on Wednesday, arrested a 23-year-old female suspect and a young offender.
Police will not be releasing the names of the suspects and any information that may lead to the identify of the young offender, in accordance with the Youth Criminal Justice Act
The female suspect and young offender have both been charged with break and enter with intent, robbery with firearm, unauthorized possession of a firearm, unauthorized possession of a weapon,
pointing a firearm, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, careless use of a firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition, knowledge of unauthorized possession of firearm, and knowledge of unauthorized possession of a weapon.
Both suspects are being held in custody for a bail hearing and will appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Lindsay.
Police are seeking the other three suspects in this crime and are asking anyone who may have information to contact then at 705-324-5252. You can also provide information anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.khcrimestoppers.com.
