Three people are in custody after an armed break-and-enter that brought a heavy police presence to an area southwest of London.
Two masked individuals, armed with a gun and a bat, broke into a home on Bells Road in Middlesex Centre around 9 p.m. Wednesday. They were confronted by the homeowner, who was able to get away and call police.
Officers with the OPP emergency response team and canine unit flooded the area.
One suspect was arrested in a vehicle, while two others were found walking not far from the home.
A firearm was recovered and no injuries were reported, police said.
The investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call police at 1-888-310-1122 or London-Middlesex Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).
