Halton police seek man involved in Oakville home invasion robbery

Halton police are asking community help identifying a man suspected to be involved in a home invasion robbery in Oakville in July.

Officers say at around 9 a.m. on July 21, a man had entered the window of a home in the area of Kerr Street and Speers Road.

Once inside the house, the man allegedly confronted an adult inside and brandished a knife while demanding cash.

The man left the home after he was given a small amount of money.

Detectives say the resident was not physically harmed.

Officers are looking for a man in his early to mid 20s, with a heavy build and medium-length dark hair.

He was last seen wearing a long sleeve black shirt, black shorts, and white sneakers.

Investigators say the man is believed to be familiar with the transit system.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the 2 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905-825-4747, ext. 2216.

Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca.

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