Williams Lake RCMP are warning lakecity residents to be vigilant after a couple with a one-year-old child had to fend off an armed intruder in their home Wednesday.
"It's very concerning," said Staff Sgt. Del Byron of the incident, which occurred at 10:48 a.m.
"We want the public to be aware and vigilant about their surroundings, their safety and the security of their homes."
Byron said police were called by the baby's mother as her partner fought off the suspect at their home in the 4000 block of Mackenzie Avenue.
The victims reported that the suspect entered the home wielding a hammer and asked if there were any guns inside before demanding electronics.
As police were en route the suspect fled the scene on a red BMX bicycle stolen from the victim's home, which was later found a block away by police.
Officers scoured the area by car and foot searching for the suspect, and also called in the police dog service however no suspects were located.
The suspect is described as a white male, about six feet one inch in height with long brown hair and an orange beard wearing older tinted sunglasses, a blue toque, blue pants and black boots.
If anyone has information regarding the crime they are asked to contact CrimeStoppers.