(SOUTHGATE, ON) – On March 29, 2024, the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a call that an individual was attempting to break into a vehicle on Ridley Crescent in Southgate.
Officers attended located a masked individual nearby who fled from officers. Officers arrested the individual after a brief foot chase.
A 15-year-old individual from Toronto was charged with:
· Mischief
· Resist Peace Officer
· Obstruct Peace Officer
· Disguise with Intent
· Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
· Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine
· Unauthorized Possession of Weapon
· Fail to Comply with Sentence
· Failure to Comply with Release Order – Other Than to Attend Court
· Fail to Comply wit Probation Order
The accused was held pending a bail hearing.
The accused can’t be identified under provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA).
If anyone has any information, they are being asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at https://crimestop-gb.org/ where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.
