Two Arrested Following Armed Home Invasion in Bowmanville

Two men are have been arrested and police are searching for a third suspect following an armed home invasion in Bowmanville on Thursday afternoon.

Durham Regional Police Service says that three armed men forced their way into a home near Meadowview Boulevard and Scugog Street around 1:40 p.m. and assaulted the homeowner.

Officers arrested two suspects following a brief pursuit and subsequent search. The third suspect remains outstanding and is described as a Black male with a heavy build.

The victim suffered serious, non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to hospital. Several nearby schools were placed in hold-and-secure during the search.

The accused, 37-year-old Larone Carlton Whyte and 30-year-old Elijah Shaun Latham , both from Mississauga, face multiple charges, including assault causing bodily harm, robbery, break and enter and firearms offences. Both were held for bail hearings.

All charges are allegations and have not been proven in court. Anyone with information or video footage is being asked to contact DRPS.