ORILLIA OPP
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Members of the Orillia detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged four young persons in relation to a break and enter at a business in Orillia.
On Sept. 29, 2021, shortly after 1 a.m., officers received a call from a business owner, on Progress Drive, reporting that they had attended the business after getting a call from the alarm company and had seen four people running away upon their arrival.
Officers flooded the area and a search was commenced with the assistance of OPP Canine (K9). As a result of the K9 track, four young persons were arrested and over $1,000 of merchandise was recovered.
As a result, the youths were charged with:
- Break, enter a place - with intent to commit an indictable offence
- Theft under $5000
- Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000
All four Orillia youths, ages 12, 13, 15 and 15, were released and are scheduled to appear on Dec. 8, 2021 at the Ontario Court of Justice, Orillia Youth Court.
The Orillia OPP is committed to serving our province, including the Townships of Oro-Medonte, Ramara and Severn and the City of Orillia, by protecting its citizens, upholding the law and preserving public safety. If you have any information about crime in our community please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or report minor occurrences online by visiting www.opp.ca/reporting.
You can also call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit your information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com if you have information on any crime. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display and you will remain anonymous. Being anonymous, you will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.00.
