Sudbury police arrest 2 people for assault, theft and forcing victim to sign over vehicle

Sudbury police have arrested two people in connection with a break-in, robbery and assault that happened in the suburban community of Hanmer on Friday.

In a news release, police said a person was assaulted with a baseball bat, and had a wallet, cellphone and keys taken. The victim was also forced tosign a bill of sale for avehicle.

A few hours later, police say they arrested a 31-year-old man and charged him with extortion, assault with a weapon, robbery, and several other offences.

The person also faces drug charges because police found baggies of what they believe to be cocaine in his vehicle.

Police also got a search warrant for a homein the community of Azilda, where theyfound the stolen items, including the bill of sale for the vehicle. Police said they also seized unregistered firearms from the home.

A48-year-old woman was arrested and now faces charges for assault, extortion, robbery and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.

Police said the people involved in the incident were known to each other.