(HURON EAST, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers along with investigators from the Huron County OPP Crime unit are currently investigating a home invasion robbery that occurred Monday, July 8, 2013. Officers responded to a Main Street South residence in Seaforth shortly before 9:00 p.m. after receiving a 9-1-1 call for assistance.
Two male suspects, both approximately 6’ in height and wearing black clothing forced entry into the victim’s residence. Once inside, the suspects used pepper spray on the two male victims and left with an undisclosed quantity of cash. The suspects fled the residence on foot, last seen travelling south on Main Street.
The area was searched by the OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT) and an OPP Canine Unit; the suspects were not located.
Both victims have been treated and released from Seaforth Community Hospital.
Any person with information regarding this crime or the identity of the suspects is requested to contact the Huron County OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or (519) 524-8314.
Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.