Sgt. Tim Celli reported that officers were dispatched to the 3700 block of Howard Avenue at around 6:30 a.m. Wednesday on the report of a home invasion robbery.
The alleged victim, 23-year-old Juan Flores, told police he was at home sleeping when two black men kicked in his door, held him at gunpoint and battered him, Celli said.
Flores reported that one of the men was wearing a ski mask. Celli said that Flores stated that while he was being held at gunpoint, the second man ransacked his home.
After the suspects left Flores' home, he ran to a neighbor's home and police were called, Celli said.
Celli said Flores has not yet been able to identify what property was stolen in the robbery, but items believed to belong to Flores were located in the street outside of the residence and collected for evidence.
Flores was treated for his injuries at St. Helena Hospital Clearlake and later released, Celli said.
Celli said the investigation is ongoing.
He asked anyone with information about the case to call Clearlake Police Officer Paulsen, 707-994-8251.
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