Police Search for Suspect in Break-and-Enter Assault

Police are looking for a male suspect after they assaulted a homeowner during a break-and-enter in Brock.

On Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at approximately 7:25 a.m., members of North Division responded to a break-and-enter call at a residence in the area of Simcoe Street and Zion Road in Brock Township.  The suspects broke into the victim’s residence while it was unoccupied.  When the victim returned to their residence, he was confronted by a suspect.  A physical struggle ensued and the victim suffered minor injuries.  The suspect fled from the residence prior to police arrival.

One suspect is described as: male, White, average height and build, approximately 30-40 years-old, with an unshaven face.

Anyone who can identify the suspect or has any new information about this incident is asked to contact D/Cst. Burns of the North Division Criminal Investigations Branch at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 2676.

Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a $2,000 cash reward.

The information in this media release contains facts and circumstances that have been obtained from a police investigation.  These allegations have yet to be proven in court. 

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