65-year-old seriously injured in South Surrey home invasion, police say

A 65-year-old suffered serious head injuries in a terrifying home invasion in South Surrey Friday morning.

Police say a woman was seriously injured during a home invasion in South Surrey Friday morning, and the suspects remain at large.

Around 11:15 a.m., officers were called to a home in the 14400 block of 32B Avenue, where it was reported “armed individuals had attended and departed,” according to the Surrey Police Service.

SPS spokesperson Ian MacDonald described the incident as a “heinous attack” in a normally quiet neighbourhood.

“Essentially the assailants forced themselves through the front door, there was an altercation where this 65-year-old woman was injured, and then they quickly retreated and fled,” MacDonald said.

Police believe the victim was hit in the head with a firearm or imitation gun. She was taken to hospital and as of Friday afternoon had not had a chance to be interviewed by police.

Stressing that the investigation is in its early stages, MacDonald said the motivation of the suspects—believed to be three or four men—is unknown and it’s unclear whether they meant to target that woman or her home specifically.

He added the case does not appear to be extortion-related.

Police asked anyone with information to call the SPS at 604-599-0502 and reference file number 26-28314, or provide an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers.