LEAMINGTON MEN CHARGED WITH SEVERAL OFFENCES

(LEAMINGTON, ON) The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Essex County Street Crimes Unit has arrested and charged a Leamington man with several offences after a string of break in’s in Leamington last week.

Residences and vehicles on Garry Crescent, Roger Street, Nicholas Street, Noble Avenue, Brown Street, Westmoreland Avenue and Satinwood Crescent were victims of thefts sometime between Sunday September 15th and Monday September 16th, 2013. Several items were stolen including an e-bike, loose change, identification, prescription drugs, portable electronic devices, GPS devices, sunglasses and bicycles.

Jonathan GROSSE, age 21, was arrested and charged with the following offences:

Theft Under $5000 x 6

Possession of Stolen Property Under $5000

Fail to Comply with Undertaking x 2

Breach of Probation x 3

Break and Enter x 4

In a related incident, another Leamington man was charged after property from the above string of break in’s, was found to be in his possession.

Johnny ELIAS, age 50, was arrested and charged with Possession of Stolen Property Under $5000 as well as Assault with a Weapon after an encounter with another Leamington man over stolen property.

The OPP are reminding the public to lock your vehicles and keep valuables out of sight. If you see anything suspicious in your neighbourhood, call police immediately!

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