(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Norfolk County Detachment was contacted by a concerned homeowner at a Front Road, Charlotteville, Norfolk County, Ontario address.
On Thursday, December 4, 2014, at approximately 6:31 a.m., a homeowner was awakened to an unknown male attempting to enter their residence through the rear door. The resident then observed the male looking in the windows of the residence however the male fled from the area after he realized the homeowner was inside.
The male was described to police as wearing a hooded sweater with a green winter jacket that had florescent stripes.
The OPP reminds all members of the public to be aware of their personal safety at all times and to be extremely vigilant when any stranger arrives at your home. The OPP’s website, www.opp.ca, contains a number of useful resources, tips and links.
Anyone with information regarding this incident should immediately contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1 – 888 – 310 – 1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1 – 800 – 222 – 8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at www.helpsolvecrime.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.