Police search for suspects after home invasion in Township of King

Footage released by York Regional Police shows three suspects fleeing the scene of a home invasion in the Township of King.

Police in York Region are appealing for witnesses to identify suspects after a home invasion in the Township of King.

York Regional Police issued a news release saying that at around 1:45 a.m. on Thursday, three suspects forced their way into a residence in the area of King and Mill Roads.

The suspects were confronted by the homeowner, and one suspect threatened him with a firearm, police said.

The homeowner and his family, police said, managed to hide until the suspects fled the scene.

The suspects left in a dark-coloured sedan without taking anything, and no physical injuries were reported, police said.

All three suspects are described as male and were seen wearing dark clothing and dark balaclavas, investigators added.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the York Regional Police Hold-Up Unit by calling 1-866-876-5423, ext. 6630.