Police on the hunt for four men after armed home invasion in Ontario town [Video]

An armed home invasion in Ajax early Sunday morning has left one victim in hospital after being pistol-whipped and four men wanted by police.

Durham Police said four men dressed in dark clothing broke into a home near Wilce Drive and Sayor Drive just before 2:30 a.m. on April 27 and assaulted the homeowner. Another resident tried to intervene and was struck with a firearm.

The suspects fled the area before police arrived.

One of the victims was taken to Ajax-Pickering Hospital where he was treated for his injuries.

Police believe this to be an isolated incident.

Anyone with cell phone, dash cam, surveillance footage or information about this incident is asked to contact Det. Smith of the West Division Criminal Investigations Branch at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 1854.

Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca. Tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward.

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