(BRACEBRIDGE, ON) – Bracebridge Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with the Muskoka Crime Unit is investigating a Break and Enter that occurred in Bracebridge on Saturday, November 5, 2016 just before midnight during which four people forced their way into an apartment and demanded cash. Police responded to the call for help quickly and arrested all involved people as they were leaving the residence.
Police were able to determine that the intruders were known to the victims and have arrested and charged 35 year-old Tina MERRICK of Burks Falls and 18 year-old Skylawn JOHNSON of Mississauga each with Break and Enter CC 348(1)(b) and Robbery CC 344(1)(b). Police have also arrested and charged 34 year-old Kurt DOWNER of Toronto and 33 year-old Sheldon CAMPBELL of Mississauga each with Break and Enter CC 348(1)(b), Robbery CC 344(1)(b) and Failing to Comply with Recognizance CC 145(3). All for accused people have been held in custody pending further investigation.
The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to call
Police are asking anyone with information to contact Bracebridge OPP at (888) 310-1122 or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. You can submit your information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com if you have any information on this crime or any other crime. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display and you will remain anonymous. Being anonymous, you will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.