SURREY - Two men accused of breaking into a Whalley residence while claiming to be police are facing a string of charges as Surrey Mounties still search for a third suspect.
Three robbers broke into a home in the 9800-block of Whalley Boulevard on July 1, 2013, claiming they were cops. They threatened to shoot one of the residents, but a gun wasn't seen. The victim was struck with a crowbar and the robbers made off with jewelry, cell phones, a laptop computer and other electronic equipment.David Fitzpatrick, 30, of Abbotsford and Joseph Anthony Francis, 35, from Langley are both charged with two counts of robbery, two counts of assault with a weapon, and break and enter with intent. Charges against a third suspect are pending.