Police caught an 18-year old
Police are still looking for 4-thugs after a home invasion in St. Catharines.
They say it happened just before 4, Friday morning, when five masked suspects with guns arrived to a home near Lake and Welland Avenue, in stolen white Acura from Mississauga.
Four suspects broke in, stole personal items from the victims, the 5th suspect stayed in the car.
Police showed up, the suspect in the stolen car rammed two police cruisers, he was arrested, the other suspects got away.
18-year old Joshua Balkaran of Elmira faces a long list of charges, he had a bail hearing Friday.
- Robbery with a Firearm x4
- Forcible Confinement x4
- Break and Enter Dwelling House x2
- Disguised with Intent
- Possession of a Dangerous Weapon
- Mischief Over $5000
- Mischief Under $5000
- Dangerous Operation
- Flight From Peace Officer
- Assault a Peace Officer with a Weapon
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000
Police add the home owners were not hurt, nor any police officers, and they believe this was a targeted hit, and there's no risk to public safety.
If you have any video footage that could help police find the other suspects, give them a call.
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