(MALAHIDE TOWNSHIP, ON) – On the 17th of October, 2016 at approximately 8:40a.m. the Elgin County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a break and enter call in progress in Malahide Township on Yorke Line.
Two suspects entered a residence on Yorke Line and stole an undetermined amount of property. The suspects then fled in a red Ford Escape.
Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police located the red Ford Escape shortly after on Dorchester Rd. The two suspects failed to stop for police and rear ended a vehicle and then fled on foot.
The OPP’s Canine unit was called in to assist with tracking the fleeing suspects. Emergency Response team officers from the OPP also responded to the track of the suspects. Both male parties were arrested after fleeing on foot from police. No injuries were reported to police in regards to this incident.
The OPP’s Forensic Identification unit attended the Yorke Line address to process the scene for evidence.
At this time a 52 year old London Ontario man and a 24 year old Goderich Ontario man are arrested in connection with the break and enter in Malahide Township, possession of stolen property, and driving a stolen vehicle. Both men are being held and will appear in London Criminal court on the 18th of October 2016.