Police are investigating following an armed break and enter in which a man was assaulted early this morning.

At approximately 1:30 a.m. this morning, July 12, 2024, police responded to a report of an armed break and enter in progress in the 70 block of Rupert Drive. Upon arrival, officers learned that three men armed with a firearm and bear spray had broken into the residence and assaulted the 22-year-old male victim at gunpoint prior to fleeing the scene; he sustained non-life-threatening injuries as a result. A second man that had been inside the residence at the time of the break and enter was not physically injured. Following an article search by a police service dog (PSD), officers located and seized a discarded shotgun a short distance away.

Members of the General Investigations Section are continuing to investigate. Anyone with information or video evidence believed to be relevant to the investigation is asked to contact police directly at 306-975-8300 or report it anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.