SCARY SITUATION ON ACREAGE

An illegal home invasion during Halloween on a legal marijuana grow
operation provided for a scary situation on a Camrose acreage.

At 12:15 a.m., local RCMP received a dispatch that two unknown males
wearing black ski masks and dark clothing had forced their way into a
residence. Once inside the two males assaulted and forcibly confined
the lone male occupant, according to the Camrose RCMP.

The two males then removed a large amount of, legally permitted
medicinal marihuana plants from the home and departed with the
victim's vehicle. Investigators believe the legalized marijuana grow
operation, which the homeowner had a licence to possess, was
specifically targeted and they do not deem this incident to be a
random act of violence.

The owner of the residence was taken to St. Mary's Hospital, where he
was held until morning with non-life threatening injuries.

RCMP continue to investigate the theft and are asking people to be on
the look out for a white 2002 Dodge Dakota containing a 120 gallon
water tank in the back.

If you have any information regarding this investigation or know the
identity of the suspects, please contact the Camrose RCMP at
780-672-3342 or call Crime Stoppers.