Bear mace, metal bar allegedly used during home invasion in Weyburn
One suspect is in custody and a woman is recovering from ‘substantial’ injuries following a home invasion in the community of Weyburn.
In its weekly update, the Weyburn Police Service (WPS) said officers responded to a call just after 3:15 a.m. on Saturday, March 9.
The suspect fled before police arrived at the scene. Officers discovered a 42-year-old woman with what they said were substantial injuries. She was transported to Weyburn General Hospital by paramedics.
WPS said video surveillance at the home showed a suspect enter the home at 3:14 a.m. and leave two minutes later.
Through an investigation, police found the victim was attacked with bear mace and a metal bar.
On March 11 just after midnight, WPS officers found the suspect and arrested him. He was identified as a 36-year-old man from Weyburn.
The accused face a long list of charges including break and enter with intent, aggravated assault, numerous assault weapon charges, using a disguise during the commission of an offence, mischief and numerous breaches of a release order.
WPS was sure to note that the incident was not a random act of violence – the suspect was known to the victim.
The accused made his first appearance in provincial court on Tuesday.
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