OPP investigators have made an arrest in this investigation and currently have a male in custody at Detachment. Investigation into this incident is continuing with a further update when information is available.
Southern Georgian Bay OPP responded at 5:30 a.m. December 23, 2021 to a call from a Copeland Street, Penetanguishene resident reporting a number of vehicle entries involving a suspicious male. The suspicious male was engaged by a citizen and fled the scene prior to the arrival of police.
Members of the OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT) along with OPP K-9 responded attended the scene to assist scene investigators and are actively searching for the involved male suspect.
Suspect is described as being male 5′ 8″ – 5′ 10′ tall wearing a black hoodie with a tan coloured jacket with black pants with numerous tattoos on hands.
Investigators advise that there is no threat to public safety relating to this incident.
Officers of the OPP values your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about this incident please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. To report a crime anonymously please visit Crime Stoppers at: ontariocrimestoppers.ca or call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).