Two men charged after home invasion in Kelowna

KELOWNA – Kelowna RCMP have charged two local men with break and enter and other charges after they broke in, bear sprayed and robbed occupants of a home in the city.

The incident happened in the 1700 block of Richter Street at around 1:14 a.m. Monday, July 15, in what was described in an RCMP news release as a targeted attack.

Police say the suspects escaped with cash and personal possessions of the man and two women in the home at the time before being tracked down by a police dog.

The victims were treated at the scene.

Paul Davis Houle, 32, of Kelowna was held in police custody and charged with break and enter and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.

Tyler Brice Rathbone, 34, of Lake Country was initially released then taken back into custody and charged with break and enter, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and pointing a firearm.

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