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Parksville Family Faces Harrowing Home Invasion

A family in the Parksville, British Columbia area is currently recovering from a frightening home invasion incident in which a suspect crashed his vehicle into their garage and reportedly threatened their lives.

The alarming event occurred on March 25 and was recorded by the family’s security cameras. The footage reveals a vehicle arriving at the residence and stopping momentarily outside the garage. After a short delay, the car reverses down the driveway before accelerating forward, crashing through the garage door.

Inside the garage, the crash was significant enough to damage a vintage car parked within. Due to safety concerns, Global News has chosen not to disclose the family’s identity.

According to reports, after the vehicle breach, the driver entered the home through the garage and encountered the homeowner.

“I heard the footsteps coming; he came running as fast as he could this way. I tried to hold him out by putting my shoulder against the door, but I couldn’t keep him out,” the homeowner recounted.

In the midst of the confrontation, the intruder allegedly began to wrap a chain around the homeowner’s neck, threatening, “I’m gonna kill you.” The distressing moment heightened as the homeowner realized he could not hear his wife and was unaware of her whereabouts.

Desperate to protect himself and his family, the homeowner managed to overpower the intruder, using his strength to slam him to the ground, ensuring the suspect’s head hit first to immobilize him. The struggle ended with the homeowner successfully pinning the suspect until law enforcement could arrive.

Local authorities apprehended the intruder, identified as Robin Nicholas Wakeling, who now faces multiple charges, including break and enter, assault with a weapon, and making threats.

This incident highlights ongoing concerns surrounding home security and the potential for violence during home invasions, prompting discussions about personal safety measures and community vigilance.

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