Home invaders leave empty-handed in attempted car theft in Caledon

Police are searching for two suspects in an early morning home invasion where robbers tried and failed to steal a victim’s vehicle in Caledon.

The break-in happened before 6 a.m. on Tuesday at a home on Crestridge Drive in Caledon, the OPP said in a release.

Investigators say two men wearing face coverings forcefully broke into the home and demanded the keys to the victim’s vehicle. But police say the would-be robbers never got their hands on the keys and fled the scene in a navy blue or dark-coloured hatchback.

No injuries were reported in the break-in and no property was stolen from the home, police said.

Police are searching for two suspects described as a Black male and a white male. Both were wearing dark-coloured hoodies and face coverings at the time of the break-in.

Anyone with information about this incident can contact the OPP by calling 1-888-310-1122. Anonymous tips may also be provided to Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-8477 or visiting www.ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

When you contact Crime Stoppers you stay anonymous, never have to testify, and could receive a $2,000 reward.