NEWS RELEASE
GUELPH POLICE
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On the 26th of February 2016 at approximately 1:46 a.m., Guelph Police responded to a call of a break in enter in progress.
Investigation revealed that a number of adult males forced their way into a Guelph residence on the east side of the city.
Two residents were assaulted and suffered significant but non-life threatening injuries.
They were treated at the Guelph General Hospital.
The suspects stole a number of items including electronics and drugs.
Five adult males from the Toronto and Scarborough area have been arrested and charged with various offences including: Robbery with a firearm, disguise with intent to commit a criminal offence, use firearm in the commission of a criminal offence, use imitation firearm in the commission of a criminal offence, weapons dangerous, assault cause bodily harm, assault with a weapon, break/enter and commit criminal offence, mischief to property and possession of a controlled substance.
The Guelph Police are continuing in their investigation and are searching for additional suspects for this incident.
There was a firearm used in the commission of these offences which has not been recovered.
Further information will be provided when available.
Police believe this was a targeted incident and do not believe there is a concern for the public at large.
Anyone who may have information about this incident is asked to contact D/Cst. MacKenzie at the Guelph Police at 519-824-1212 at extension 7202.
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