Homeowner near Innisfail interrupts break in

Police continue to search for suspects

  • Nov. 24, 2016 4:07 p.m.

On Nov. 18th Innisfail RCMP responded to a complaint of a break and enter that had been interrupted by the home owner on a rural property 25 kms east of Innisfail. At 2 p.m. the homeowner called police to report he had returned home to find his outbuildings open, a grey car in the driveway he did not recognize and two unknown males inside his home. The 67-year-old home owner confronted the two males and a physical altercation occurred with the homeowner sustaining minor injuries in the scuffle.

The two males fled in a grey small four door car. The car sustained minor front end damage when it drove through a hedge on the property.

Suspect number one is described as being between 25- 30-years-old, 5’5” tall with a slight build and brown hair. He was wearing glasses, jeans and a lightweight dark colour jacket.

Suspect number two is described as being about 30-years-old and heavier set.

Innisfail RCMP are looking for any information that would assist police in identifying these two males.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the Innisfail RCMP at 403-227-3342. Those wishing to remain anonymous can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), or at www.tipsubmit.com.

– Fawcett