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An East Side couple assaulted by several men who broke into their home early Sunday weren't supposed to be the victims, when police found out later the suspects went to the wrong home.

Two suspects were picked up on unrelated charges Sunday afternoon following the botched home invasion at about 6 a.m. on a street near the 3200 block of East Washington Avenue, Madison police said in a news release.

Police aren't releasing the location of the break-in so the victims are protected.

The victims, a man and woman in their 30s, told police the men forced entry into their home.

"Once inside, the intruders demanded money and assaulted the victims," said police spokesman Joel DeSpain.

"The preliminary investigation indicates the robbers meant to target another residence and hit the victims' home by mistake."

Detectives are looking to identify other suspects.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers, 266-6014.

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