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Police investigating after Innisfil man confined during alleged break-and-enter

South Simcoe Police cruisers outside of the service's station in Innisfil. Nick Westoll / File / Global News

Police are investigating after a man was confined to the basement of his home during an alleged break-and-enter in Innisfil.

According to South Simcoe police, on July 18 at around 8 a.m., officers were called to a home in the Big Bay Point Road and 20th Sideroad area after receiving reports of a break-in.

Police say a 43-year-old man told officers two suspects had entered his home around 5 a.m. The man said he was confined to his basement while the suspects were upstairs.

Police say that after the suspects left, the man went to a neighbour’s house to call police.

According to police, the man was not physically hurt as a result of the incident.

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Officers are now searching for two suspects who fled the scene.

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Police have described the first suspect as a man about 35 years old and clean-shaven with dark, buzzed hair. He was seen wearing a grey t-shirt, blue jeans and black leather gloves.

Police say the second suspect is also a man around 35 years old, with dark hair that is slightly longer than the first suspect’s. He was seen wearing a red t-shirt, blue jeans and spoke English without an accent.

According to police, the investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to please contact South Simcoe police at 705-436-2141 or 905-775-3311. Information can also be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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