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Robbery – Home Invasion
Early in the morning of Wednesday, January 18, 2012, the West Vancouver Police Department responded to a home invasion in the 400-block of Raindance Crescent, West Vancouver. At approximately 4:00 am, an unknown male forced his way into a residence while the occupants were sleeping. The male suspect then assaulted a 72-year-old male occupant. The victim sustained facial injuries and was treated at the scene by BC Ambulance personnel. The 70-year-old female homeowner, who was also in the residence, was not assaulted or injured.
Before fleeing the residence, the suspect stole a wooden jewelry box containing miscellaneous jewelry as well as a man’s wallet containing some cash and credit cards.
West Vancouver Police Department has deployed the Criminal Investigation Section, Police K-9 Units, Forensic Identification Section and Victim Services to assist in the investigation as well as notified the North Vancouver RCMP and the Vancouver Police Department.
Suspect description: The suspect is described as a male of unknown race, 5’10” and approximately 200lbs. The suspect wore dark clothing with a baseball cap and a bandana on his face. He spoke English and had a deep voice.
The investigation is being handled by the WVPD Criminal Investigation Section and anyone with information, or who saw anything suspicious around the time of this incident, is asked to call the West Vancouver Police Department at (604) 925-7300 and refer to WVPD File # 12-603 or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
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