Peterborough police seek 2 suspects in home invasion, theft of weapons

Peterborough police are seeking two suspects following a home invasion and robbery on Sunday morning.

Around 6 a.m. officers responded to a report that two men broke into a home in the area of Monaghan Road and Brown Street. They reportedly stole six long guns and a bayonet.

The homeowner was taken to hospital with injuries and later released.

The canine unit was called to the scene but police say the track ended with negative results.

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Both suspects are described as Caucasian approximately five feet nine inches tall. One of the suspects had a medium, muscular build and is possibly in his mid-30s. The other suspect is in his mid-20s had a thin build, police say.

Anyone with further information is asked to call Peterborough Police at 705-876-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online.

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