Evidence in Kennewick break-in to be tested for possible link to suspect

Police will test evidence from the scene of a violent Kennewick break-in to identify a suspect in the case.

The evidence will be tested at the Washington State Patrol Crime Lab.

Two victims were tied up and assaulted by an unidentified man early Monday at a home on the 4600 block of W. Seventh Ave.

Both victims, who were treated for injuries, live at the house.

The suspect is described as being 5-foot-5, 150 pounds, with short black hair. He was wearing dark clothes and had something red over his left hand, which also had a finger splint.

It’s unclear why the suspect chose to break into the house, police said. A handgun belonging to one of the victim’s was stolen.

“This may have been a random burglary and the suspect was surprised when the victims arrived home,” said Sgt. Ken Lattin in a news release.

This story was originally published March 1, 2016 at 2:56 PM with the headline "Evidence in Kennewick break-in to be tested for possible link to suspect."