Three charged in Blackburn home invasion

Three people are each facing 10 charges following Monday's botched home invasion in Blackburn.

Crystal Dawn Schielke, 23, Michael Campbell-Alexander, 19, and Elliott Ryan Joseph, 31, have each been charged with break and enter to commit an offence, committing a robbery using a restricted or prohibited firearm, pointing a firearm, disguising the face with intent to commit offence, uttering threats, assault causing bodily harm, theft over $5,000, theft $5,000 or under, unauthorized possession of firearm, and unlawful confinement or imprisonment.

In all, six people are suspected to have been involved in the robbery and attack on the home's occupant on Monday morning.

The man was able to defend himself, injuring at least two of his attackers, a male and female, who were arrested at the scene and transported to the University Hospital of Northern B.C. for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.

Police said a number of items were stolen from the home, including a rifle and a gray 2010 Ford F-150 that was found later the dame day near Norwood Avenue and Oak Street in the VLA. Those involved were wearing masks at the time, police said.