Sarnia Police cruiser outside police headquarters on Christina Street. May 23, 2019. (Photo by Colin Gowdy, BlackburnNews)Sarnia Police cruiser outside police headquarters on Christina Street. May 23, 2019. (Photo by Colin Gowdy, BlackburnNews)
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Sarnia police investigating after man injured during violent home invasion

Police are looking for one suspect after a violent home invasion in Sarnia.

According to Sarnia police, the incident happened on Earlscourt Drive around 2 a.m. on Saturday, when a male suspect broke into the home while an elderly male and his wife were asleep.

Police said they were awoken by the suspect, who was brandishing an edged weapon, and demanding property from them.

The suspect attacked the male using the weapon causing lacerations to the victim’s head.

The suspect then fled the residence and is believed to have traveled north, according to police.

The victim was transported to the Bluewater Health hospital where he was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

Police are asking for assistance from neighbouring residents they might've missed during the initial canvass.

If you live on the following streets and have a home surveillance system, police would like to speak with you.

Earlscourt Drive

Exmouth Street (between Indian Road and Kember Avenue)

Eastlawn Avenue

Kember Avenue

Rogers Street

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