A theft of vehicle report to the OPP Communication Centre at approximately 8:26 a.m. October 23, 2024 resulted in members of the Southern Georgian Bay OPP Detachment attending an Ottawa Street Midland address to conduct an investigation. This investigation led to identification of a suspect and further to the recovery of the stolen 2014 Jeep which contained stolen property parked in front of a multi-resident residence on Elizabeth Street, Midland.
On October 24, 2024 officers were dispatched to the First Street and Yonge Street, Midland area for an unwanted persons call and located and arrested the suspect in the theft of vehicle investigation and released the individual with a future court date.
On October 25, 2024 at approximately 4:27 p.m. a community member observed an individual forcefully breaking into an Midland Avenue apartment and contacted the police. Responding officers located and arrested the suspect at the Midland Avenue apartment.
Charged in connection with both investigations is Clayton Arch 42 years of Midland with the following offences.
- Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 – in Canada
- Break, Enter a place – with intent to commit indictable offence
The accused has been released from custody and will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on December 5, 2024.
Anyone having knowledge of drug or property related investigations is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122, opp.southern.georgian.bay@opp.ca or by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).You can submit your information online at https://www.crimestopperssdm.com/ 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.