WATCH: Bloomington Police investigating a home invasion

Posted on July 2, 2021
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Bloomington Police say one of the suspects pointed a gun at the victim. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)

By Blake Haas

BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police are asking for the public’s help in solving a home invasion investigation.

According to a news release, Police responded around 3:30 p.m. on Thursday to an apartment in the 1000 block of E. Grove St. for an armed robbery.

During the investigation, officers learned that an adult male opened his apartment door, and two suspects forcefully entered the apartment.

The victim alleges one suspect continually pointed a pistol at him. However, the victim sprayed a type of pepper spray at the suspects, causing them to free.

Both male suspects are described as younger adult males, thin and approximately 5’10” to 6’0″ tall.

WATCH: Bloomington police are investigating a home invasion. 

Authorities report the suspects may still be suffering from the effects of pepper spray, which includes coughing, sneezing, shortness of breath, and still possibly having an orange tint on their skin.

The case is under investigation, and no arrests have been made.

There were no reported injuries, and anyone with information is encouraged to contact Bloomington Police.

Blake Haas can be reached at [email protected].

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