Teen injured in overnight home invasion north of Smiths Falls

Lanark County Ontario Provincial Police are investigating a home invasion robbery near Smiths Falls.

Police say in a Monday, Jan. 12 media release that officers were called to a residence on Glenview Road in Drummond-North Elmsley Township earlier that morning, at about 1 a.m.

According to the release, a 19-year-old staying in a camping trailer on the property reported that three masked males entered the trailer, assaulted the victim and stole several items before fleeing to a nearby vehicle.

The victim suffered minor injuries and was assessed by Lanark County Paramedics as a precaution.

Police say they believe the incident was not random and that there is no ongoing risk to public safety.

The investigation continues with assistance from the Lanark County OPP Crime Unit and OPP Forensic Identification Services.

Anyone with information, including relevant surveillance video, is asked to contact Lanark County OPP at 1-888-310-1122 and refer to incident E260048843. Anonymous tips can be provided through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.