Halloween swarmings, home invasion reported

The city police robbery unit reports it is investigating a trio of east-end Halloween night swarmings.

Staff- Sgt. Michael Haarbosch said the three swarmings happened on Rainsford Avenue near the intersection of St Laurent Boulevard and Montreal Road, on Ogilvie Road, and on Sarabella Street in Orléans.

In each case, groups of youngsters of varying ages went after other kids for their candy.

On Rainsford, two victims were robbed of their iPhones. On Ogil- vie Road, a victim was grabbed and held as his candy was looted. No injuries were reported. Haarbosch urged any other victims to report it to police.

“Roving groups of thugs robbing kids for candy on Halloween,” Haarbosch tweeted.

“How low can you go!!! If you have info, turn them in! Call @CrimeStoppersOT.”

Reach Crime Stoppers toll free at 1-800-222-8477.

Meanwhile, Renfrew OPP officers are investigating a robbery at a home on Fourth Avenue in Arnprior.

A man, who was unknown to the victims, forced his way into the home shortly after 11 p.m. and confronted one of two residents.

A 53-year-old woman was taken to hospital with minor injuries.

The man — who was dressed in black with his face covered — fled on a bicycle. He was last seen on Bridge Street near Madawaska Boulevard.

Police did not say what was taken in the incident.

Anyone with information is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-3101122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800222-8477.