(TOWN OF ERIN, ON.) – Members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to Wellington County Road 125, Town of Erin at 8:47 p.m. last evening to a reported home invasion.
Suspects, armed with a firearm fled just prior to police arrival. OPP investigators discovered the residence housed an active cannabis grow op.
At this point the Wellington County Street Crime Unit, OPP Forensic Investigation Unit, Wellington County Crime Unit and the OPP Drug Enforcement Unit continue to investigate the incident and will provide more information as it becomes available.
In the meantime, the OPP remind all citizens of the importance to ensure their own public safety. The OPP always recommend locking homes and vehicles at all times to assist in ensuring safety.
Investigators would like to speak with anyone who may have information into this incident. Police encourage citizens to report any suspicious persons or vehicle activity in the area immediately.
Wellington County OPP can be contacted by calling 1-888-310-1122 or 911. If you wish to remain anonymous you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.