Sarnia police cruiser. Photo courtesy of the Sarnia Police Service. Sarnia police cruiser. Photo courtesy of the Sarnia Police Service.
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Couple threatened in early morning home invasion

A Sarnia couple was allegedly threatened by an intruder in their home early Sunday morning.

Sarnia police said shortly after 4:30 a.m., a male suspect broke into a home on Afton Drive.

It's alleged he threatened two occupants with a hammer demanding their valuables.

The suspect fled the area but was arrested a short time later thanks to the quick and coordinated effort by responding officers.

Police said Dan Plain, 33, of Sarnia faces the following charges:

  • Break and Enter

  • Robbery with a weapon x2

  • Assault with a weapon x2

  • Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose

  • Disguise with intent

  • Utter threats x2

  • Breach of Probation x2

Police said at the time of his arrest the suspect was bound by two separate probation orders for similar offences.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Sarnia Police Service Criminal Investigations Division at 519-344-8861, or Sarnia-Lambton Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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