Four people have been arrested in Charlotte County following a home invasion in Oak Bay, according to the New Brunswick RCMP.
A 22-year-old man, a 62-year-old man, a 29-year-old man and a 19-year old man were taken into custody by police on April 8.
According to a release from the RCMP, at 8:15 p.m. the St. Stephen RCMP responded to report of a home invasion at a residence in Oak Bay.
“Five individuals had forcefully gained entry to the residence while the homeowners were present,” the release said. “One individual was armed with a weapon and assaulted one of the homeowners, who suffered minor injuries.”
Police said the suspects fled the scene with “undisclosed medications prior to police arrival.”
“A short time later, two RCMP officers were returning from a community meeting when they came across the fleeing suspects,” the police said in a release. “The officers exited their vehicle and immediately initiated an arrest.”
RCMP continue to search for a fifth suspect. The 62-year-old man has since been released pending a future court date. The other three men remain in custody.
“Police believe that this was a targeted incident, and there is no risk to public safety,” the release said.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call the St. Stephen RCMP at 506-466-4060. Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), by downloading the secure P3 Mobile App, or by Secure Web Tips at www.crimenb.ca.
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