(New Tecumseth Township, ON) On the 8th of November 2014, at approximately 9:30 p.m. members of the Nottawasaga Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to an intruder within a home in north-west Tottenham. Further investigation revealed that a lone male entered the residence and was confronted by the female homeowner. A brief physical confrontation ensued and the female homeowner sustained minor injuries. The male suspect fled the scene on the foot, with a small sum of stolen money from the residence. The OPP Emergency Response Unit and K-9 Unit were immediately deployed; however the suspect was not apprehended.
The male suspect is described to be;
Caucasion, 20’s to 30’s, skinny build, clean shaven, wearing a charcoal grey hoodie with black baseball cap, and black jeans.
The Nottawasaga OPP Crime Unit is conducting an ongoing investigation however police are asking the public to lock the doors to your residence, and vehicles. If you have any information about this crime please contact police at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Crime Stoppers allow the public to submit their information anonymously by phone or on line at www.crimestopperssdm.com. Your information could make you eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.
As a home owner it is your responsibility to secure your residence to the level that you feel comfortable with. This usually starts with the basics, doors and windows. Once this is done home owners can individualize their security needs to meet their specific requirements based on lifestyle, location and individual concerns. Please visit www.opp.ca for the “Home Security Fact Sheet†and take the “Home Security Challenge†to assist you in addressing your home security.