A teenager from the RM of De Salaberry is in police custody following a break and enter Monday night in Steinbach.

Steinbach RCMP were called to an apartment along Loewen Boulevard shortly after nine o'clock.

Police say two males, one armed with a firearm had entered the apartment by force. Once inside, one of them made serious threats towards the two occupants.

Police say the occupants were not injured and at no time was the firearm discharged. It is believed the break and enter to this specific apartment was targeted.

As a result, a 17 year-old male youth from De Salaberry faces a string of charges, including Breaking and Entering, Careless Use of a Firearm, Possession of a Weapon for Dangerous Purposes, Possession of a Prohibited Weapon, Assault with a weapon, Assault and three counts of Uttering Threats.

Anyone who may have information on the identity of the second suspect is asked to contact Steinbach RCMP or Crime Stoppers.