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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver, Friday July 20, 2007 - 9 Armed gunmen terrorize family during home invasion By David Lea OAKVILLE BEAVER STAFF Residents of a home on Oakville's Garden Drive received a terrifying awakening early Monday morning as five gun-wielding men forced their way into the residence and robbed them. Police say the men, who are believed to be in their late teens or early 20s, were armed with a variety of firearms, including a sawed-off shotgun, which they used to extort the victim's co-operation. "At gunpoint they demanded money and some other items," said Halton Detective Sergeant Greg Sullivan. "We believe they took off with some money and some electronics." A man, a woman and a nine-year-old girl, who were in the house when the home invasion took place, were not harmed. In an unusual turn of events, several of the gun-touting suspects are described as having potatoes on the barrels of their weapons. While this may seem humorous, police note the potato has a much darker purpose. "There is a fallacy among many people that potatoes can be used as silencers, that if you put them on the end of a revolver they will silence the bullet leaving it," said Sullivan. "That myth has come from a movie or something, but it's certainly not the case. All you do is make a mess." With so many suspects involved, police are not ruling out the possibility that the home invasion was gang related and are looking at the group in relation to crimes committed in another region. "We are looking at a similar incident that occurred recently that may or may not be the same people," said Sullivan. The suspects are described as having olive complexions and may be of South American decent. The suspect carrying the sawed-off shotgun was wearing a gold New York baseball cap and baggy jeans. A second suspect had short brown hair with a chin-strap beard and a goatee. They were seen leaving the area in a silver four-door sedan, possibly a Mercedes Benz. Anyone with any information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (1800-222-8477). Residents can sign up now for Terry Fox Run The Terry Fox Run is gearing up for its 27th annual run in September and Oakville residents and businesses are being encouraged to help raise money to support cancer research by forming teams and registering to take part in one of the oldest and best known, single-day charitable runs in the world. This year mark's Oakville's second year hosting a Terry Fox Run Team Challenge, formerly known as the Corporate Team Challenge. Last year team challenges raised over $1.5 million across Canada to support Terry Fox's goal, reflected in the 2007 Terry Fox Run theme, "For a World Without Cancer." Forming a team is easy: simply register two or more participants under a team name, collect pledges in support of your team between now and Sept. 16 and join thousands of participants on run day in support of cancer research. There is no registration fee, no minimum pledge required to participate and no maximum number of team members. The Terry Fox Run is a non-competitive event and participants are invited to walk, run, jog, inline skate or bike, at their own pace, the 5K or 10K route. Teams can register online at www.terryfoxrun.org or contact Keri Schoonderwoerd at keri.schoonderwoerd058@sympatico.ca for assistance. In addition to collecting pledges, there are many ways for groups to raise funds in support of their team such as barbecues, car washes, silent auctions, craft sales and internal contests. The 27th annual Terry Fox Run is at Abbey Park Secondary School on Sunday, Sept. 16, starting at 10 a.m. SAVE SAVE UP TO AND & UP TO $ 1000 REBATE $ 800 GOVERNMENT REBATE · Call For FREE In-Home Estimate H.V.A.C. SYSTEMS HEATING · AIR CONDITIONING · FIREPLACES 905-845-4009 www.atlantisair.com VOLVO OF OAKVILLE FAMILY SALES EVENT COME IN AND TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE VOLVO OF OAKVILLE FINAL 2007 SALES EVENT One Price Sales Event No Need to Negotiate Volvo Owner Loyalty Bonus Lease or Finance Rated From As Low As 1% Only 2007 New Cars Will Be Sold All Sales End July 31, 2007 some restrictions apply V Volvo. for life BRONTE RD. PACIFIC RD. www.volvoofoakville.com sales@volvoofoakville.com WYECROFT RD. 3RD LINE VOLVO OF OAKVILLE 770 Pacific Road (905) 825-8088 W. Q.E.W. E. SOUTH SERVICE RD.