KAWARTHA LAKES-The Kawartha Lakes Police Service is looking for a suspect after a man was assaulted with a crowbar at a home on Sussex Street in Lindsay.
Police on September 15th at 8:30AM a man forced his way into a residence on Sussex Street North in Lindsay according to police. After breaking a window, the suspect used a crowbar to assault an occupant of the home.
A second occupant of the home heard the assault taking place, and was able to push the suspect out of the residence before calling “911” for police to attend. The alleged suspect fled from the scene, driving a 2002 beige Honda CVR. The victim was taken to hospital and was treated for minor injuries.
On September 16, 2020, an warrant was issued for the arrest of 29-year-old Joseph Pennell of Kawartha Lakes, for the offences of break and enter to a dwelling, mischief to property under $5000, assault with a weapon, assault causing bodily harm and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.
The Kawartha Lakes Police Service is asking that anyone with information about the location of Joseph Pennell contact them at 705.324.5252. Or if you wish to provide your information anonymously you can do so through Crime Stoppers at 1.800.222.TIPS (8477) or at www.kh.crimestoppersweb.com.
