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Mistaken identity suspected in Kelowna, B.C. home invasion

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Kelowna Mounties say mistaken identity is suspected in a home invasion that left a woman petrified.

On Oct. 5, just before 11:30 p.m., Kelowna RCMP responded to a home in the 1900-block of Pandosy Street in Kelowna.

The female resident reported that two unknown men had entered her apartment, threatened her and damaged property before fleeing.

“The victim, a woman in her 40’s, was uninjured by extremely shaken by the incident,” said Cpl. Jocelyn Noseworthy.

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“We do not believe this victim was the intended target, and the suspects may have gone to the wrong address.”

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Police are looking for two suspects wearing tracksuits with hoods, gloves and non-medical masks.

Anyone with information or surveillance video of the crime is asked to contact the Kelowna RCMP at 250-762-3300.

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