The Lambton OPP are investigating a home invasion in the community of Petrolia.
Police officials say on Tuesday June 6, shortly after 3 a.m., the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a residential home invasion located on Petrolia Line, Town of Petrolia, ON.
Lambton County OPP attended the location and upon arrival was informed by the victim that at just after 3 a.m., a noise was heard inside the residence and they went to investigate.
The homeowner was allegedly confronted by two unknown suspects wearing black sweaters with hoods.
One of the two suspects brandished a weapon and began to ransack the home, police allege.
Both suspects fled shortly thereafter with a quantity of property from the residence and was last seen on foot, traveling west on Petrolia Line.
The West Region OPP Canine Unit as well as the West Region OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT) were requested and attended the scene.
After an extensive search of the area, no suspects were located.
The West Region OPP Forensic Identification Services Unit (FISU) was also requested and did attend to assist with the investigation.
As well, the Lambton OPP Crime Unit has been engaged and is continuing with the investigation.
The Lambton OPP is asking that if anyone has any information regarding the people involved in this home invasion or information as to the location of the stolen property, to contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122 or (519) 882-1011, or their nearest police authority.
Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward.
