2 Arrested For Break & Enter – Names Released

(LEAMINGTON, ON) – Leamington Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have made arrests after investigating a series of reported break and enters at bunkhouses in the Municipality of Leamington.

The individuals have been arrested and charged in relation to Break and Enters reported on November 11 and November 25, 2024. 

On November 25, 2024, at approximately 09:55 p.m., members of the Essex County OPP Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) conducted a traffic stop of a suspected stolen vehicle on Erie Street North in the Municipality of Leamington. Two occupants of the vehicle were arrested. Investigators located items including personal identification and credit cards. 

Christopher TAVARES, 35 years-of age from Leamington has been charged with:

• Use of Credit Card (Nine counts)
• Break, Enter dwelling house – commit indictable offence (Two Counts)
• Disguise with Intent (Three Counts)
• Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 – in Canada
• Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 – in Canada
• Possession of an identity document

The accused was held pending a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor.

Peter FRIESEN, 43 years-of age from Leamington has been charged with:

• Break, Enter dwelling house – commit indictable offence
• Possession of an identity document
• Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 – in Canada

The accused was held pending a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor.

If anyone has any information regarding these incidents, they are being asked to contact the Leamington OPP Detachment at 1-888-310-1122.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.