A homeowner interrupted a break-and-enter at their Springbank residence on May 9 and was then threatened with a firearm, according to a press release from Cochrane RCMP.
The detachment stated the call came in during the early hours of May 9 from a residence in Upland Ridge, and the officers' investigation revealed the homeowner came home to find their household being burgled.
"The homeowner was approached by a masked individual with a firearm who forced the homeowner to the ground," Cochrane RCMP stated. "The suspect left the residence in what is described as an older model grey blue SUV or van, possibly a Honda Odyssey."
The suspect has been described as Caucasian, standing 5'9" weighing 160 pounds. He had a raspy voice and was wearing large work boots, a dark hoodie and jack, black pants with cargo pockets, gloves, and a balaclava.
If you have information on this crime, please contact the Cochrane RCMP at 403-932-2211. If you want to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the “P3 Tips” app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.