Police responded to 603 Main St. in Sydney Mines to a report of a home invasion and shooting. At about 2:15 a.m., two people entered the home and demanded money with a loaded shotgun. The gun was fired but no injuries resulted and no money was turned over.
Anyone with any information about this crime is asked to call the regional police at 563-5151. Anyone wanting to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 562-8477. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to caller ID. Calls are not taped or traced and callers don't have to reveal their identities.