Sleeping man shot during armed home invasion in Alberta

An Alberta man is recovering from gunshot wounds after thieves shot through the front door of hisFrog Lake home and stormed inside.

The man was sleeping near the front entrance of his homewhen several suspects broke inaround 6 a.m. Sunday and made off with jewellery and a television, RCMP said in a news release.

The homeownerwas shot and assaulted by the suspects before they fled the house and drove off, police said.

The man suffered seriousbut non-life threatening injuries and was transported to an Edmonton hospital.

Investigators believe the home invasion was not a random attack and say there is no risk to public safety.

RCMP continue to investigate.Anyone with information on the case is asked to contact RCMP or Crime Stoppers.

Frog Lakeis about250 km east of Edmonton.