Four charged after a string of break and enters

Bracebridge OPP has charged four people after a series of break and enters in Muskoka.

The OPP says on Dec. 27, at 4:45 a.m., officers were dispatched to a break and enter at a building centre located on Muskoka Road 169 in Gravenhurst. 

According to officers, the suspects stole approximately $10,000 worth of tools and left in a large white panel van.

Police say three days later (Dec. 30), at 1:40 a.m., an officer on patrol on Wellington Street in Bracebridge spotted a vehicle matching the description of the one involved in the previous incident. 

The officer attempted a traffic stop, but the driver failed to comply and continued south on Highway 11.

They add with the assistance of the Orillia detachment, they were able to stop the vehicle on Highway 11 South near Highway 12 in Orillia and take the four occupants into custody.

According to the OPP, the same morning at 1:45 a.m., officers received a report of a break and enter at a building centre on Wellington Street, where a significant quantity of tools was stolen.

As a result, a 35 years-old from Brampton was charged with:

• Assault a Peace Officer with a weapon CC 270.01(1)(a)
• Flight from Peace Officer CC 320.17
• Dangerous Operation CC 320.13(1)
• Failure to stop after accident CC 320.16(1)
• Operation while prohibited CC 320.18(1)(a)
• Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000 CC 354(1)(a) X2
• Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000 CC 354(1)(a)
• Break and Enter CC 348(1)(a) X2
• Theft over $5000 CC 334(a) X2
• Failure to comply with undertaking CC 145(4)(a)
• Poss of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000 CC 354(1)(a)

A 23 years-old from Brampton was charged with:

• Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000 CC 354(1)(a) X2
• Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000 CC 354(1)(a)
• Break and Enter CC 348(1)(a) X2
• Theft over $5000 CC 334(a) X2
• Poss of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000 354(1)(a)

A 29 years-old from Halton Hills was charged with:

• Poss of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000 CC 354(1)(a)
• Failure to comply with release order CC 145(5)(a) X4
• Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000 CC 354(1)(a) X2
• Theft over $5000 CC 334(a) X2
• Break and Enter CC 348(1)(a) X2
• Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000 CC 354(1)(a)

A 26 years-old from Palgrave was charged with:

• Possession property obtained by crime over $5000 CC 354(1)(a) X2
• Possession property obtained by crime under $5000 CC 354(1)(a)
• Break and Enter CC 348(1)(a) X2
• Theft over $5000 CC 334(a) X2
• Failure to comply with undertaking CC 145(4)(a)
• Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000 CC 354(1)(a)

All four have been held for bail hearing in Bracebridge today. (Dec. 30)

Police say officers recovered a quantity of stolen property from the vehicle and are continuing their investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to call OPP at 1-888-310-1122. If you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at crimestopperssdm.com.