Break-ins among calls to OPP

Prince Edward OPP responded to 35 calls for service over the first few days of the new year – including reports of break-ins.

On Thursday, Jan. 2, officers investigated a theft from a job site on McFaul Road in Hillier that occurred between Dec. 27 and 31. A number of tools, valued at $15,000, were reported stolen, including:
Bostitch cap gun serial number: 18008001HBK
Bostitch metal connector serial number: 14308024F
Makita hammer drill serial number: C59AD15040371
Makita cordless brad nailer serial number: 26391E
Milwaukee hammer drill serial number: C8AD15154200282
4x Passload nail guns serial numbers: 183 6XC0023, 165XC0494, 1807XC0214,1638XC0903
Leica simplicity laser serial number: 15046111854
Leica LLNO laser serial number: 777069
Makita circular saw serial number: 1295K
Makita corded sawzall serial number: 549870K

Investigators are actively looking for information that may lead to a suspect or suspect(s) in this case.

On Saturday, Jan. 4 just after 3:10 p.m. officers responded to a report of a break, enter and theft at a residence on County Road 1 in Hallowell Ward. A number of personal belongings and electronics were taken including a 12-inch Apple Ipad.

Investigators seek information that may lead to a suspect or suspect(s) in these cases. Anyone with information is requested 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.

Prince Edward OPP investigated a report of a break and enter to a business in Picton in the early morning hours of new year’s day.

“With the assistance of local residents and their investigative skills the officers identified the suspect and he was arrested and charged,” said Const. Aaron Miller, media relations officer.

The 22-year-old Picton man was charged with break and enter a place- with intent to commit indictable offence contrary to section 348(1)(a) of the Criminal Code. He was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear Feb. 19, 2019 at the Ontario Court of Justice in Picton.

During a traffic stop Friday, Jan. 3 just after 11:15 p.m. on Union Street in Picton, a 42-year-old Timmins man was charged with operation while prohibited contrary to section 320.18(1)(a) of the Criminal Code.
He was released on an appearance notice and is scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Picton on Jan. 29, 2020.