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RCMP seeking information about home invasion in North Preston
Halifax Regional Detachment is seeking information from the public following a home invasion in North Preston.
On October 25, at approximately 9:20 p.m., officers responded to a report that a residence on Churchill Terr. had been broken into by armed individuals wearing masks.
Officers, including RCMP Police Dog Services, attended the scene and learned that a 53-year-old woman was home alone when two masked men entered the residence, assaulted her and stole a personal lock box before fleeing on foot.
The woman suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was treated at the scene by EHS.
The ongoing investigation is being led by the General Investigation Section of the RCMP/HRP Integrated Criminal Investigation Division, with support from the RCMP Forensic Identification Section. At this time, investigators do not believe the incident was random.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 902-490-5020. To remain anonymous, call Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers, toll-free, at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 Tips app
