Thursday, June 14, 2012

Knife-Wielding Suspect breaks Into St. George Home

It was a scary weekend for one St. George resident.


District 1 RCMP tell Tide News they are investigating an armed break and enter that happened on Main Street, in the wee hours of Sunday morning.

Police say a man wearing a balaclava entered the home with a knife, demanding items from the resident.

There was a struggle and the suspect left on an all-terrained vehicle.

The resident's hand was injured.

Officers with help from RCMP Police Dog Services searching the area, but were unable to find the suspect.

Anyone with knowledge of this crime is asked to contact Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or District 1 RCMP in St. George at 755-1130.