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One injury in B&E that was interrupted

Two people sustained minor injuries Friday evening after interrupting a break-and-enter at their home in the 600-block of Poirier Street in Coquitlam. Mounties said in a statement that three men allegedly broke into the home shortly before 8:30 p.m.
Police were called to a house in the 600-block of Poirier Street in Coquitlam Saturday evening after residents interrupted a break-in involving three men, who fled after assaulting one of the people inside.

Two people sustained minor injuries Friday evening after interrupting a break-and-enter at their home in the 600-block of Poirier Street in Coquitlam.

Mounties said in a statement that three men allegedly broke into the home shortly before 8:30 p.m. but were stopped by the residents inside. A witness said that one of the residents was taken to hospital after being assaulted and the three suspects fled in a waiting vehicle. 

“While the investigation is still in the early stages, at this point, investigators do not believe the incident was targeted,” police said. “And while officers have canvassed the neighbourhood and spoken with multiple witnesses in the immediate area, they are encouraging anyone who has not already spoken with police and has more information to contact the investigation support team.”

Anyone with information about the crime is asked to call 604-945-1550 and quote file number 2018-4300. Those who wish to report their information anonymously can do so by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or by going to www.solvecrime.ca.

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