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Arrest warrant issued for ‘armed and dangerous’ Saanich home invasion suspect

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Following a violent home invasion in Saanich June 21, Saanich Police have released a warrant for Christopher Corey Wilson, 31, of North Saanich.

Wilson may be armed and dangerous and is described as a white man, 5’8” tall, 179 lbs, with short red hair and blue eyes.

If you see him, contact 9-1-1 immediately. If you have any other information regarding his whereabouts, call Saanich Police at 250-475-4321.

Police initially responded to a report of a home invasion in the 4700 block of Rosehill Rd on Wednesday.

Two men were inside the residence when two other men forced their way into the home. Each suspect carried a firearm, demanding money and property from the victims.

One of the victims, a 36-year-old man from Saanich, sustained an injury after being struck in the head with a firearm. He was treated at a hospital and released. The other victim, a 33-year-old Saanich man, was unharmed.

The Saanich Police Detective Division has been conducting the investigation
and identified Wilson one of the suspects. The identity of the other male involved remains unknown.

Wilson’s arrest warrant is for the following charges:
  • Two counts of Robbery
  • One count of Breaking and Entering
  • Two counts of using a firearm/imitation firearm during the commission of an offence
  • One count of assault with a weapon
  • One count of forcible confinement.

Victoria Buzz also obtained video of a police takedown that led to several persons of interest in the investigation being taken into custody. They were later released.

Video:

Video shows aftermath of large police takedown on Quadra Street near Mckenzie Ave this afternoon. Saanich Police confirm a several people were taken into custody after one person was injured in a home invasion on Wednesday morning.http://victoriabuzz.com/2017/06/one-man-injured-home-invasion-saanich-today/

Posted by Victoria Buzz on Wednesday, June 21, 2017

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Alistair Ogden
Former staff writer at Victoria Buzz.

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