NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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The Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested and charged a male after he entered an apartment uninvited and stole cigarettes.
On April 19, 2020, at approximately 4:30 p.m., a male walked into an apartment on Colborne Street, Orillia, startling the two female occupants.
The male proceeded to steal a pack of cigarettes and assault one of the residents before leaving the apartment and fleeing on a bicycle. A witness identified the male and members of the Orillia OPP Detachment located and arrested him a short while later.
As a result, James Fraser, age 21, of Orillia is charged with:
- Assault, contrary to Section 266 of the Criminal Code
- Unlawfully in a Dwelling House, contrary to Section 349(1) of the Criminal Code
- Theft Under $5000, contrary to Section 334(b) of the Criminal Code
- Fail to Comply with Probation Order, contrary to Section 733.1(1) of the Criminal Code
The accused was released on a Form 10 Undertaking and is set to appear on June 30, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice, Orillia.
The Orillia OPP is committed to serving our province 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 call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS). You can submit your information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com if you have any information on this crime or any other 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.
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