Police are asking the public for help as they try to track down a man suspected of firing a gun after breaking into a home in Fort McKay, Alta. Sunday night.
RCMP said officers were called to the home at about 11 p.m. after a woman reported an unknown man forced his way into her residence and fired a shot.
Mounties said the man fled the home after and that no injuries were reported.
They also said investigators believe it was a targeted attack and that the public is not at risk.
Police are looking for a suspect with the following description:
- A white man with his face painted black;
- 5’9″ to 6’0″ tall, with a slim build;
- Light green eyes;
- Wearing black gloves and boots, orange coveralls with reflective stripes running vertical from the waist to the neck.
The RCMP said if anyone sees a person matching that description, they are asked to call police and not to approach the man.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Wood Buffalo RCMP at 780-788-4000 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online.
Fort McKay is about 60 kilometres north of Fort McMurray.