HUNTSVILLE, ON – Officers from the Huntsville Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to report of a male repeatedly shoplifting from a business on Main St in Huntsville.
Police investigated two incidents on February 5, 2026 and February 9, 2026. Using video surveillance and witness statements, police uncovered the identity of the suspect. There is no dollar value of the losses to the business at this time.
As a result of the investigation, Robert Merkel, 37 years old of Huntsville Ontario has been charged with;
· Theft Under $5,000 × 2
· Fail to Comply with Probation Order × 2
The accused was released with an upcoming court appearance at the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge Ontario.
If you have any information, please call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. You can also provide information anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or www.crimestopperssdm.com.When you contact Crime Stoppers you stay anonymous, and you never have to testify.