Police have issued an arrest warrant for a man after two recent home invasions in Cobalt.
The first incident happened Jan. 15 just before 11 p.m. when police responded to a call of an assault with a weapon at a First Street home, according to Temiskaming OPP.
A disguised invader forced his way into the home and confronted two people inside with a knife, then demanded money from one of the victims, said police.
"The victim was assaulted and the individual fled with an undisclosed amount of cash, an ammunition box containing coins, stamps, and jewelry," reads the news release.
There was a second home invasion on First Street the next day, Jan. 16 just before 9 p.m.
"Further investigation revealed that two disguised people broke into a home and assaulted one of the occupants with a bat and stole a lockbox containing sports cards, jewelry and an undisclosed amount of cash," according to OPP.
The thieves fled the scene toward Larose Avenue. Neither of the victims sustained life-threatening injuries.
An arrest warrant is issued for Brian Edwards.
Edwards is described as:
- a white male
- brown hair, and brown eyes
- 5 foot 9 inches tall, weighs about 205 pounds
- has a number of tattoos, including a dragon and snake on his arm.
Police do not believe there is concern for public safety at this time.
Anyone with information about Edwards' location is asked to call OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or your nearest police authority.
Tips can also be submitted anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at nearnorthcrimestoppers.com.
