The New Westminster Police Department says it is investigating a home invasion that occurred in the Connaught Heights neighbourhood.
On the morning of Aug. 16, at approximately 7 a.m., police responded to a report of a home invasion near 19th Street and 10th Avenue.
A group of males, allegedly armed with firearms and wearing masks, forcibly entered an occupied home and proceeded to steal valuables and a vehicle, said a police news release. The stolen vehicle is a white, two-door Hyundai Genesis with black rims.
Police investigators believe this incident was targeted and possibly linked to groups connected to drug trafficking in the city, said a news release. Due to several subsequent occurrences of violence in the Lower Mainland, NWPD investigators are working with partner agencies to determine any possible links or group conflicts that may relate to this incident.
“This incident appears targeted and we want to ensure further violent incidents don’t occur in our city” said Sgt. Jeff Scott. “We encourage anyone to report any suspicious activity in their neighbourhood to police.”
The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information on these offences is asked to contact Detective Andrew Leaver of the New Westminster police at 604-525-5411.
