Details on robbery released

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Kelowna RCMP have released more information about a serious incident on Christleton Avenue Dec. 26.

At approximately 2:30 p.m. police responded to a report of a violent break and enter that had occurred at a residence in the 400 block of Christleton Avenue.

“Police are in the initial stages of this investigation, however, they have determined two suspects gained entry into the residence through an unlocked door and confronted the residents - a 29-year-old Kelowna man and a 27-year-old Kelowna woman - who were both inside the home at the time,” said Const. Jesse O'Donaghey Sunday.

Once inside the home, the suspects each produced a weapon and made efforts to prevent the residents from leaving the home.

The 29-year-old man was assaulted by the suspects who were later spooked by the emergency sirens of what police believe was a passing ambulance.

The suspects fled prior to police arriving at the scene in a vehicle witnesses described as an SUV possibly brown in colour. A portion of Christleton Avenue was blocked off by police for several hours to allow the police to investigate and process the crime scene.

“The 29-year-old victim was taken to Kelowna General Hospital by Emergency Health Services for treatment of non-life threatening injuries. He was released from hospital later that day,” said O'Donaghey.

Suspect 1 is described as Caucasian with short buzzed brown hair, approximately five feet eight inches tall.

Suspect 2 is described as Caucasian with short buzzed brown hair, approximately five feet 10 inches tall.

“Police believe that the suspects were known to the residents of the home, that this incident was a targeted event and that the public is not at risk,” said O'Donaghey.

“To protect the integrity of this investigation, police will not be releasing any further details at this time.”

Police are seeking witnesses in this case, and anyone who has not yet spoken to police about the incident is urged to contact Const. Barnard at 250-762-3300.