(BLUEWATER, ON) – A South Huron resident is facing charges after he got caught breaking into a Bluewater business at the end of November.
Just before 6:30 a.m. on November 27, 2021 an employee arrived at a business located on Bluewater Veteran’s Highway to open up shop. Upon arrival the employee observed a suspect running out of the store and taking off in a vehicle. The store was checked and it was learned the thief got away with a quantity of cash and some containers of ice cream.
Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was later contacted and following some investigation police were able to identify the suspect.
On December 1, 2021 the accused was arrested and taken into custody.
Michael PELLY, 40 years of age from South Huron has been charged with:
- Break, Enter a Place – With Intent to Commit Indictable Offence
- Theft Under $5,000
- Fail to Comply with Probation Order
Huron County OPP encourages citizens to always report suspicious activity, your call may help prevent a crime.
Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online at www.p3tips.com , where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.