Sarnia police have arrested an alleged suspect in connection with a violent home invasion over the summer.
Police were called to a home on Earlscourt Drive shortly after 2 a.m. on July 22.
An 81-year-old victim was awoken from his sleep to find a person standing in his bedroom. Police said the victim, who had difficulty understanding the suspect's demands, was violently attacked and suffered serious injuries including a fractured skull and multiple lacerations. The victim's wife called police after hearing the commotion from another room.
The suspect fled the scene with property belonging to the victim.
Officers were unable to locate the suspect following an extensive search, however, forensic evidence was seized along with video surveillance images.
On September 28, city police arrested Adon Perry, 23, of Sarnia.
He faces several charges:
Aggravated Assault
Assault with a Weapon
Robbery
Possession of a Weapon
2 X Break & Enter – Commit (Dwelling)
Fail to Comply with Probation Order
Fail to Comply with Release Order
Theft Under $5000
Trespass By Night
Police said that at the time of the attack, Perry was subject to a recognizance of bail for other violent offences and was released from custody just three days before the incident.
In a news release, Sarnia police said the victim suffered life-altering injuries in the home invasion and he continues to endure medical complications while undergoing medical supervision.
“This violent attack was inflicted on an unsuspecting and vulnerable victim inside the sanctity of his own home," said Police Chief Derek Davis. "Identifying the person responsible has been a top priority for our police service. Our investigative team has worked tirelessly and we are pleased the person responsible has been identified and brought back before the courts.”
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the Sarnia Police Service at 519-344-8861.
