(LEAMINGTON, ON) – On April 8th, 2021 approximately 02:20 a.m. Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) patrol officers were called to the area of the 20000 block of County Road 42, in the Municipality of Lakeshore regarding a possible break and enter at a business premise.
Police attended, located and arrested two suspects. A quantity of break in instruments were seized and a catalytic converter was recovered. The Community Street Crimes Unit was called to assist with the investigation and as a result the following have been charged:
Mark GRIEVE, age 36, of Leamington is charged with:
- Break and Enter with intent to commit an indicatable offence – Criminal Code of Canada (C.C)
- Possession of Break in Instruments – C.C.
- Mischief Under $5000 – C.C.
- Possession of a controlled substance -schedule 1 cocaine – Controlled Drugs and Substance Act
Jonathon DEBERGH, age 38, of Leamington is charged with:
- Break and Enter with intent to commit an indicatable offence – Criminal Code of Canada (C.C)
- Possession of Break in Instruments – C.C.
- Mischief Under $5000 – C.C.
The matter is scheduled to be heard on May 24, 2021 at the Windsor, Ontario Court of Justice.
Police are asking the public to report suspicious vehicles or person(s). Whether the incident if observed directly or on surveillance systems.
Anyone with information regarding this or any other incident is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at www.catchcrooks.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.