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 1st, 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 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 currently pending,†Cpl. Bert Paquet said.
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