A man was taken into custody after a home invasion on the North Shore, in the 600-block of Comox Avenue.

Kamloops RCMP say it happened around 1:20 a.m. today, as they note officers were able to intercept what is believed to be a getaway vehicle. Two people in the house were called out by police and one reported minor injuries.

Staff Sgt. Mat Van Laer says the Police Emergency Response Team was called out as a safety precaution, and they helped clear the property.

“It appears that the fast response from our police officers may have prevented something much more serious from happening, we are thankful that nobody was seriously hurt” he said.

“As the investigation is ongoing, we can’t release any further details at this time but it’s important that we let the public know why police were in that area in such numbers, and that all safety concerns have been addressed.

If you have any information regarding this incident, you’re asked to contact Kamloops RCMP or Crime Stoppers.