Elderly Woman Mugged in Her Home

Wednesday, March 12, 2008 06:43 AM

Prince George, BC - An elderly Norwood St resident was treated and released from hospital last night after a young woman knocked on her door and asked if she could use the phone. When the woman opened the door, two masked males entered the residence , striking her with a wrench. One of the suspects went into the bedroom seeking money and valuables while the other continued to attack the woman.

A police dog pursuit failed to pick up the track of the suspects who are described as between 14-18 years of age, dark hair, possibly native and a second suspect who is described as a native male.

Police remind people to be very cautious about letting strangers into their homes.

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Posted on Wednesday, March 12, 2008 06:43 AM in News by 250 News

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Posted by: diplomat on March 12 2008 9:27 AM

Perhaps elderly people will have to start keeping pit bulls in their homes...they don't let go until the police arrives, I'm told.

Posted by: getajob on March 12 2008 9:55 AM

Hmm these lil bastards needed to be met with a handgun.....beat with a bat, then held for the RCMP to haul them away.

Posted by: lou on March 12 2008 10:17 AM

YES to all of the above
But NO Police
No Witnesses

Posted by: heidi1555 on March 12 2008 10:32 AM

Glad she's ok and those involved will get what they deserve in one way or another. Have to leave those doors shut and locked.

Posted by: lostfaith on March 12 2008 10:59 AM

AK-47 The tool of choice

Posted by: Foo738 on March 12 2008 11:20 AM

How cowardly.

Posted by: gardengirl on March 12 2008 11:23 AM

How bad is it that you can't even answer your door anymore? I have come to be suspicious of everyone. And the cowards always seem to attack the elderly. How pathetic.

Posted by: thereasonableman on March 12 2008 11:35 AM

More crack addicts.

Posted by: diplomat on March 12 2008 11:38 AM

Never open the door to anyone who one does not know.

This, of course, is bad for those who are in desperate need of assistance and for those who have a very legitimate reason to knock on your door!

"How bad is it that you can't even answer your door anymore?"

Very bad, and how sad that one has to have an active alarm system (always on) and bars on doors and windows!

Time for a complete overhaul of society! Better an end with terror than terror without an end.

Posted by: wrinkledawg on March 12 2008 1:36 PM

Click BANG,BANG. Make sure to fire the warning shot last.

Posted by: Harbinger on March 12 2008 5:50 PM

Native? Native male? Hmmm? Seems the teaching of honesty and compassion by their elders kinda fell by the wayside.

Posted by: NMG on March 12 2008 6:04 PM

People like these are the absolute lowest of scum on the pecking order. They are actually beneath scum. There is no fate our justice system could administer that would be acceptable.

Posted by: The_grandinquisitor on March 12 2008 6:04 PM

The old VLA again- (violent living area)

Posted by: Harbinger on March 12 2008 6:54 PM

Justice system? Hey pal, I hear the sentencing circle might work. It is to laff if it wasn't so sad.

Posted by: tinyapplecork on March 12 2008 9:40 PM

Advise to the wise:

1) KEEP YOUR DOOR LOCKED AT ALL TIMES
2) INSTALL PEEPHOLE
3) ENSURE YOU HAVE ADEQUATE OUTSIDE LIGHTING
4) DON'T OPEN YOUR DOOR TO STRANGER
5) YOU CAN TELL PERSON TO WAIT AND MAKE THE EMERGENCY CALL FOR THEM
6) IF IN DOUBT, CALL POLICE

Friends used to say I was paranoid for doing this. Now they say it is probably the best way to stay safe. However, on occasion, it has annoyed the pizza guy, newspaper delivery person and the odd neighbour! They DO understand the minor inconvenience though.

Stay safe, know your neighbours, and keep emergency numbers handy!