Peoria home invasion suspect posed as utility worker to gain entry: PD

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A suspect is behind bars and another remains on the loose after they allegedly pretended to be utility workers in order to break into a Peoria home earlier this week.

Garrison Peters was arrested in Glendale on April 20 and faces a number of charges, including robbery, assault and kidnapping.

On Monday, Peters and a second suspect reportedly knocked on the door of a home near 79th Avenue and Cactus while wearing yellow reflective vests. They claimed they worked for a gas company, according to police.

The pair forced their way into the house, assaulted the homeowner, burglarized the house and stole the victim's truck, Peoria investigators said.

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Peoria home invasion suspect posed as utility worker: PD

The victim was hospitalized but is expected to survive his injuries.

Police say they are actively looking for the second suspect, who was described as a Caucasian man with tattoos on his arms.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Peoria Police's tip line at 623-773-7045 or Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS.

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