Lethbridge police are looking for two suspects in connection to an armed, home invasion at a northside residence on Monday and say a pet dog was shot and killed during the incident.
Police were called to a home in the 1900 block of 23 Street N at about 12:40 p.m. and were told by the two residents that two, masked men broke into the house, pointed a firearm at them and demanded money.
Two large dogs were also inside the home and police say one of the suspects shot a dog when it became aggressive.
A struggle ensued between the man who lived at the home and the offenders, who then fled the scene.
The dog was taken to an emergency veterinary clinic but died from its injuries.
Lethbridge police are now looking for two suspects and say it was a targeted, drug-related incident.
Suspect 1 is described as:
- Aboriginal male
- About 173 cm or 5’ 8” tall
- Slender build
- Was wearing a grey coat, light blue pants, a balaclava
- Was in possession of the firearm
Suspect 2 is described as:
- Aboriginal male
- About 185 cm or 6’ 1” tall
- Chunky build
- Was wearing a dark coat, dark or black dress pants and a balaclava
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Public Safety Communications Centre 403-328-4444 or Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-8477. Anonymous Crime Stoppers tips can also be submitted online at www.tipsubmit.com. Crime Stoppers will pay cash for information leading to an arrest.
