A suspect has been arrested and a second sought following a home invasion in Bowmanville last weekend.
On July 23 at about 6:35 pm, members of East Division responded to a home invasion at a residence on Regional Highway 2 in Bowmanville after two armed males forcefully entered the home. The suspects fled from the residence after learning that a 911 call was made. The suspects fled together on a motorcycle, said a police statement.
On July 25, members of Central East Division located one of the wanted suspects of the home invasion operating a black BMW at Simcoe Street and Hall Street. The driver was arrested and a loaded handgun was seized from the vehicle. Two occupants also face firearms-related charges.
The home invasion suspect from Clarington, was charged and held for a bail hearing. Names and further details available at www.drps.ca.
The investigation is ongoing and investigators continue to look for the second home invasion suspect.
Anyone with new information about this investigation is asked to contact D/Cst. Bowler of the Central East Division at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 2739.
