Woodstock police have arrested and charged three suspects in relation to a home invasion investigation from early last month.
A Woodstock resident reportedly contacted police around 12:15 a.m. on Feb. 1, saying they had been robbed inside their residence in the northwest end of town.
Patrol officers responded to the scene but were unable to locate a suspect, police said. The suspects were later identified by the London Police Service emergency response unit and taken into custody, according to police.
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Officers then completed three separate search warrants: one in London and two in Woodstock.
Two men from Woodstock, 18 and 19 years old, have been charged with breaking and entering, disguise with intent, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, robbery with a firearm and forcible confinement.
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The 19-year-old is also facing one count of possession of property obtained by crime.
Police also charged a 21-year-old London man with breaking and entering, disguise with intent, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, robbery with a firearm, forcible confinement, pointing a firearm and possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000.
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