Nanaimo teen sisters attacked in 'brazen' home invasion
CTV
Two teenage sisters were treated by paramedics Monday after an intruder broke into their Nanaimo, B.C., home and attacked them with bear spray.
Mounties say the attack happened just before 3 p.m. at a home in the 5200-block of Lost Lake Road.
The sisters ran to a neighbour's home where the police were called.
Officers arrived within minutes but could not find the perpetrator, according to the Nanaimo RCMP.
"It appears the suspect entered the home through an unlocked door," police said in a statement Tuesday.
"A hockey bag was found missing, which investigators believe was used by the suspect to carry some electronics from the home," police said.
The intruder was wearing a black balaclava and camouflage clothing, according to the RCMP.
The sisters were treated by paramedics and then released to their parents.
"This was a brazen incident that took place in the middle of the afternoon," said RCMP Const. Gary O’Brien. "This may actually assist in the investigation as someone could have seen the suspect entering or leaving the home. Additionally, there are several vigilant block watches in the area who will obviously assist police with their investigation."
