(Ear Falls, ON) – On Sunday May 25th, 2014 the Ear Falls Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received numerous complaints from the public regarding thefts from vehicles and other various property crimes that occurred at local residences and businesses.
Members from the Ear Falls OPP began an investigation into the complaints and the officers were able to identify two suspects. Both males were arrested on Tuesday May 27th, 2014.
As a result of the investigation Brandon Banning, age 19 of Ear Falls, Ontario was charged with 15 counts of Theft under $5000 contrary to section 334(b) of the Criminal Code, Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose contrary to section 88 of the Criminal Code, Carrying a concealed weapon contrary to section 90 of the Criminal Code and failing to comply with probation order contrary to section 733.1(1) of the Criminal Code.
Also a 15 year old male from Ear Falls, Ontario was charged with 15 counts of Theft under $5000 contrary to section 334(b) of the Criminal Code and Failing to comply with a probation order contrary to section 137 of the Youth Criminal Justice Act.
The investigation is ongoing.
Any person with information regarding these incidents or were a possible victim should immediately contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.
Should you wish to be anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.