ERIN – Police are looking for two suspects after a home invasion here on New Year’s Day.
Wellington County OPP officials say officers responded to a house on First Avenue on the west side of Erin village on Jan. 1 at 8pm.
“It was reported that two unknown persons attended the residence and stole approximately $350 worth of various items,” police stated.
“The two occupants of the residence were home at the time of the incident. One occupant did receive minor injuries as a result of an altercation with the unknown persons.”
The OPP has described the suspects as follows:
- suspect one: about 6’3″, 200 pounds, wearing a grey windbreaker style jacket, red ski mask, and dark sunglasses; and
- suspect two: white male, thin build, deep voice, wearing dark clothing and a black ski mask.
“At this time, investigators believe this was a targeted incident and there is no threat to public safety,” police stated in a press release issued on Jan. 12, 11 days after the incident.
Police are investigating and ask anyone with information to contact D/C Watson with the Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.
To remain anonymous call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip online at csgw.tips. Tip providers may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.
