Joel ECHLIN – Break, Enter And Theft

(LEEDS, ON.) – Members of the Leeds County Crime Unit of the Ontario Provincial Police are continuing an investigation into a break and enter at a retail establishment in Elgin. One Male has been arrested, while a second male involved is still outstanding.

On the 17th of January 2016 at about 10:30 pm Ontario Provincial Police officers were notified of an occurrence at Kenney’s Plumbing on Main Street in Elgin. Police investigation revealed that thieves had forced open a rear door at the business and removed several items including a boat motor, a generator, a welder, a pressure tank, a cash register, a chain saw, a drill, and a sawsall.

Joel ECHLIN, a 28 year old from Lanark County has been arrested and charged with Break, Enter and Theft over $5000, contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada. He will be answering to his charges at the Ontario Court of Justice – Brockville.

The second suspect who is still outstanding is described as a shorter male, stocky, dark coat, dark pants, lighter coloured gloves, and a dark toque.

They were operating a Green 4 door Buick car at the time of the offence.

Members of the Leeds County Crime Unit are continuing with this investigation.

Anyone with information about this is asked to contact Crime stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

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