Penticton residents threatened at gunpoint; RCMP seeking suspects and vehicle

The Penticton RCMP are continuing their investigation of an incident with violence that occurred at a Penticton home Thursday, midday between 1-1:50 pm. 

Investigators are seeking to identify two suspects and an associated vehicle.

The RCMP in Penticton received the complaint at around 1:50 pm, Thursday, Oct. 6, 2011 from the residents of a home in the 300 block of Winnipeg street. 

The victims stated that two male suspects had entered the home and threatened the occupants with what appeared to be a handgun.

The two unknown suspects are believed to be Caucasian and teens between the ages of 14-17yrs of age, both wore balaclavas and departed the residence after a period of time. 

Investigators are establishing the motive and believe that the incident was directed at the particular  residence and not a random act. The home in the 300 block of Winnipeg Street is between Namaimo Avenue and Wade Avenue.     

It was reported that the suspects left in a vehicle believed to be a newer model silver BMW sedan with black tinted windows, chrome rims with low profile tires and blacked out aftermarket LED type tail lights.

Investigators are seeking to speak with anyone that may have information regarding this incident or to any witnesses who may have seen this vehicle and its occupants in the area on that date.

• Persons with information can contact the Penticton RCMP at 250-492-4300 or via Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477.