(CALEDON, ON) – On Monday, July 11, 2016, while on patrol officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) observed a break and enter in progress in the area of Emil Kolb Parkway and Highway 50. Police observed a male on an industrial property holding a flashlight, the male fled on foot upon seeing officers. Police also observed a male party in a white Dodge Caravan, which was parked nearby with its engine running. The occupant of the vehicle was found to be in possession of break and enter tools. Members of the OPP Emergency Response Team and the OPP K9 unit were called to search for the male who fled from police on foot. He was located after a short search by the police dog and officers.
As a result of the investigation, two Waterloo residents were arrested and charged with the following:
Jordan Laban LIPMAN, 58, was arrested and charged with Break and Enter, Obstruct Peace Officer, Possession Break In Instruments, Disguise with Intent, and Possession Property Obtained by Crime.
Joseph Charles WATSON, 57, was arrest and charged with Break and Enter, Possession Break In Instruments, Disguise with Intent, and Possession of Property Crime.
The accused persons were held in custody overnight and appeared at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville the following day to answer to their respective charges.
Police are reminding residents to contact the OPP Communications Centre immediately at 1-888-310-1122 to report any suspicious activity or suspicious vehicles in the area. Information such as suspect physical descriptions, suspect vehicles and direction of travel are useful tools for investigators. Anyone with information on this Break & Enter or any others is asked to contact the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police at (905) 584-2241 to speak with Detective Sergeant Troy BRINDLEY.
Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). You may also submit information online at www.peelcrimestoppers.ca. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display and you will remain anonymous. Being anonymous, you will not be required to testify in court and information you provide may lead to a cash reward of up to $2000.
