Shortly before midnight on May 24 the Canora RCMP Detachment responded to a call of a break and enter, robbery and assault at a residence in Canora, according to an RCMP release.
Five suspects forced their way into the residence wearing face masks and carrying baseball bats. The victims in the home were both adult females, said the release.
One was struck on the leg with a baseball bat while trying to phone police. She received minor injuries that were treated by EMS on the scene.
The suspects stole a small amount of medication and then left the residence shortly after police were called.
The investigation included members of the Canora Detachment, Kamsack Detachment, Yorkton Forensic Identification Section, Police Dog Services, and the Yorkton General Investigation Section. On May 25 police executed a search warrant at a residence in Canora and recovered evidence related to the crime.
Two male youths were subsequently arrested and were to appear in Yorkton Provincial Court on May 28 charged with: robbery with an offensive weapon, breaking and entering and committing an indictable offence, and disguised with intent to commit an offence.
Their names can not be released under the Youth Criminal Justice Act.
The investigation is continuing, and any members of the public with further information regarding this crime are asked to contact the Canora RCMP Detachment at (306) 563-4700 or CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), through SaskTel at *8477, or submit a tip online at www.saskcrimestoppers.com.
