Date: December 15, 2021
File: 21-27839
The Saanich Police are asking residents to be vigilant after a suspect forced their way into a residence in the Gordon Head area yesterday,
The incident occurred just before 5:00 p.m. The homeowner answered the door and as they opened it, the suspect forced their way inside and confronted the owner. The suspect fled the home in an unknown direction. The homeowner, an elderly man, sustained minor, non-life-threatening injuries.
Detectives with our Major Crime Unit are investigating this incident, which is still in the early stages of gathering information and evidence. At this time, the motive for this crime is not clear.
Cst. Markus Anastasiades
Public Information and Communications Officer