A Falkland man was shot after returning home to find thieves breaking into his house, according to police.
It happened Sunday just before 3 p.m. on a rural property in Falkland.
Police said the 52-year-old homeowner returned from town to find the suspects in his home. They were chased from the property, but allegedly shot him in the leg before they fled.
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Mounties suspect the home was targeted because it was a licensed medical marijuana grow operation.
The victim was taken to a medical facility for treatment.
The investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Vernon North Okanagan RCMP at 250-545-7171 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.