(SEVERN TWP, ON) – The Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial (OPP) has arrested the man they believe is responsible for a rash of residential daylight Break and Enters in Severn Township and surrounding area.
During the past few weeks, police have received several reports from residents of Severn and Oro-Medonte Townships. Residents returned home at the end of the day only to find someone had forced entry into their home. The items stolen were mainly jewellery and cash.
Police gathered evidence and information from the victims and witnesses and focused their efforts to determine who was responsible for these crimes. Orillia OPP uniform patrol officers, Street Crime Unit (SCU) and Orillia Crime Unit (CU) arrested the man believed to be responsible.
The most recent Break In occurred on November 5, 2016. Orillia OPP received a report of a Break and Enter that had just occurred at Digby Road in Severn Township. Police located the suspect driving west bound on Highway 12 and initiated a stop. Stolen property was recovered in the vehicle and the driver was arrested.
Brandon McCue, 32 years old from Midland but recently living in Warminster, was arrested and held for a Bail Hearing.
He is still in custody and has been charged with the following:
Break and Enter a Dwelling House with Intent to Commit an Indictable Offence x 3,
Possession of Property Obtained by Crime x 2
Theft Under $5,000 x 1
Fail to Comply with a Probation Order X 2
Possession of a Schedule Substance-Cocaine
Driving While Disqualified and
Driving While Under Suspension
The accused has been linked to several previously reported Break and Enters in Severn Township and the surrounding area. The investigation is ongoing.
If you have information that may assist with this investigation, please call the Orillia OPP @ 705-326-3536 or 1-888-310-1122.
You can also submit your tip to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.crimestopperssdm.com if you have any information on this crime or others. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display. You will remain anonymous, will not be required to testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.
