(MARATHON, ON) – The Marathon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) continues to look for a male involved in a dispute August 31, 2014. Upon arriving at the call for service, police learned that the male left the residence and may be armed. All available police resources are currently in Marathon, Ontario to assist local detachment members with the search including members of the OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU), officers of the OPP North West Region and North East Region Emergency Response Teams (ERT) and the OPP North West Region Canine Unit.
In the interest of public safety, the OPP is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 26-year-old Bobby CHARBONNEAU of Marathon. He is described as tall, with a thin build and short dark hair and was last seen wearing dark coloured clothing.
Residents in the area of Jackson Crescent and Helmo Drive within the town of Marathon are asked to take precautions to enhance their personal safety by locking doors whether they are inside their residence or not.
The OPP reminds all members of the public to be aware of their personal safety and that of children at all times. Children should not be left unattended anywhere, for any length of time, when out in public. The OPP’s website, www.opp.ca contains a number of useful resources, tips and links.
Anyone with information pertaining to this investigation is urged to contact the OPP by calling 1-888-310-1122.
