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Suspect in Vaughan home invasion claimed to have food delivery: police

A York Regional Police officer and cruiser. File / Global News

York Regional Police say they’re looking for three suspects after a home invasion in Vaughan last month.

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Police said in a news release that on Nov. 26, officers received a report about a home invasion that took place the prior evening around 8:30 p.m. on Thomas Cook Avenue, in the area of Bathurst Street and Lebovic Campus Drive.

The statement said that the homeowner was away on a trip and had a friend checking on her cat.

Her friend said that a female suspect knocked on the door and stated that she had a food delivery.

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But when the door was opened, two male suspects forced their way into the home, police said. The suspects allegedly searched the residence and “stole a quantity of items.”

Police said the suspects were described as being 25 to 30 years old and the victim believed one had a gun.

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Investigators are also looking to speak to a potential witness.

Police said the witness went to Hillcrest Mall in Richmond Hill on Nov. 30 and handed over a lost cellphone and a set of keys at a Bell store around 1:40 p.m.

“Investigators would like to obtain the details on where these items were found prior to being turned in,” the statement said.

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“This witness is urged to contact investigators.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 1-866-876-5423 ext. 6631 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477.

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