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By Aaron Schulze

Break-in Investigation

RCMP investigating after three men with machetes break into Williams Lake home

Aug 16, 2024 | 7:50 AM

WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. — RCMP are investigating an early morning break-in and assault in Williams Lake.

At around 1:17 a.m. Thursday (Aug. 15), Williams Lake RCMP say officers were called to a home on Carson Drive where it was reported that three men carrying machetes entered.

“Police immediately responded and called for the residents to exit the home. When the occupants left the home, one person was visibly injured,” RCMP state. “The victim was quickly taken to hospital by EHS for medical treatment for non-life-threatening injuries.”

A witness reported that the victim was dragged out of a bedroom and assaulted. RCMP say the three suspects, described as being dressed in all black and having their faces covered, then ran away.

While the investigation is in its early stages, police believe the break-in is isolated and targeted and there is no risk to the general public.

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Anyone with further information is asked to call the Williams Lake RCMP at (250) 392-6211.