Two suspects were arrested in Nanaimo just hours after committing a home invasion in which the assailants allegedly threatened the victim with a weapon.
The incident occurred in the early morning hours on March 10th at a residence in the rural area of North Qualicum.
According to police, the victim reported being held and threatened with a firearm, while various items were stolen including the victim’s vehicle.
The suspects, 36-year-old Spencer Schaeffer and 34-year-old Teresa Evenson, were known to the victim and were arrested later that day in Nanaimo.
A search of their home on March 11th led to the recovery of some of the stolen items, including the victim’s vehicle.
Police also said a firearm believed to be used during the offence was recovered.
Schaeffer was charged with robbery and possession of firearm while prohibited. Evenson faces charges of robbery, possession of a prohibited weapon, possession of stolen property and theft of a motor vehicle.
Both suspects appeared in court on Monday, March 14th and remain in police custody ahead of follow-up court appearances next week.
“The investigation into this incident is ongoing as investigators believe there may have been other people present during this incident assisting the two known suspects,” said Sergeant Shane Worth of the Oceanside RCMP.
Anyone with information about this incident, please contact Oceanside RCMP at (250) 248-6111.
