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Money stolen during armed robbery at Orillia business (4 photos)

Money stolen during armed robbery at Orillia business (4 photos)

Police are seeking two male suspects after incident at West Street business
Orilllia OPP arrest driver seen drinking alcohol in vehicle

Orilllia OPP arrest driver seen drinking alcohol in vehicle

The 25-year-old faces impaired charges after bust on Memorial Avenue
Orillia OPP seize weapons during traffic stop on West Street

Orillia OPP seize weapons during traffic stop on West Street

The 35-year-old driver from Orillia faces multiple charges as a result
OPP say driver launched over curb during police pursuit

OPP say driver launched over curb during police pursuit

Police say that the driver was impaired and caused damage to his vehicle
Orillia man charged with fraud after four separate investigations

Orillia man charged with fraud after four separate investigations

Investigations stem back to November of 2020; In three of the cases, a deposit was paid to the contractor who did not complete the work
Orillia OPP seek help to track down thieves who stole tools

Orillia OPP seek help to track down thieves who stole tools

More than $5,000 worth of tools were allegedly stolen from a Matchedash Street work site, say Orillia OPP
Dump truck driver charged in connection with fatal crash in Severn

Dump truck driver charged in connection with fatal crash in Severn

The crash took place on Feb. 5, 2021; A 35-year-old man from Victoria Harbour has been charged with dangerous operation causing death and other charges
Orillia OPP seek public's help to locate missing local woman (update: located)

Orillia OPP seek public's help to locate missing local woman (update: located)

Police report the missing person has been found
Fatal head-on crash shuts down Highway 12 near Beaverton (UPDATE: OPP provide more details)

Fatal head-on crash shuts down Highway 12 near Beaverton (UPDATE: OPP provide more details)

The busy highway, near Beaverton, has been closed in both directions so officials can investigate the two-vehicle crash
Police seize crack cocaine, cocaine, fentanyl during drug bust

Police seize crack cocaine, cocaine, fentanyl during drug bust

Police also seized $8,970 in Canadian currency; seven people charged as a result