(GRAVENHURST, ON) – The Bracebridge Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested and charged a second person after investigation into multiple thefts in the town of Gravenhurst.
Bracebridge OPP has been investigating multiple incidents of theft from 5 separate retail locations in the town of Gravenhurst that took place between December 22, 2025 and February 11, 2026. Local retailers estimate that they have lost thousands of dollars in product during that time.
On Wednesday, February 11, 2026, police arrested and charged a Gravenhurst woman and on Monday, February 16, 2026, police arrested and charged her partner, 45-year-old Christopher LAMORIE, of Gravenhurst, with the following:
- Robbery
- Theft Under $5000 – four counts
- Fail to Comply with Probation – six counts
He was held for a bail hearing and will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on February 16, 2026 to answer to his charges.
Bracebridge OPP investigates each and every shoplifting and theft report, this criminal activity has a significant impact on local businesses, and negatively affects community safety.