Police investigating after break-in at home in Midland

Police are seeking to identify suspects accused of breaking into a home in Midland and spraying a man with a substance similar to bear spray.

According to Southern Georgian Bay OPP, on Sunday just after 2 a.m., officers received a report of a disturbance at a home on Johnson Street.

Officers say four or five suspects entered the home through the rear door wearing dust masks and baseball caps.

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Police say one of the occupants of the home was sprayed with a substance similar to bear spray after he confronted the suspects.

According to police, the suspects fled the scene before officers arrived.

Officers say the central region K-9 unit searched the area, however, the suspects were not located.

Police say the investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).