A report from the public resulted in the arrest of a homeless man for break and enter.
On Saturday June 12, 2021 the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Rainy River District Detachment received a report of broken glass outside Northwoods Gallery on the 200 Block of Scott Street in the Fort Frances. Officers contacted the business owner who attended the scene and confirmed a break and enter had occurred. Officer canvassed the area and as a result, a 26 year-old man with no fixed address was arrested. He faces charges of Break and enter with intent to commit indictable offence.
The accused was held in custody after a Bail Hearing on Sunday June 13 and appeared in the Ontario Court of Justice in Fort Frances on Monday.
The OPP would like to thank the public for assisting in the investigation.
Investigators are asking anyone who may have information regarding this occurrence to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), or submit a tip online at www.crimestoppersquinte.ca where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.
