(NORWICH TOWNSHIP, ON.) – The Oxford County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested two male young offenders in connection with several Norwich vehicle and residential break ins.
The OPP Crime Unit members received information and executed a search warrant at a residence in Norwich on May 3, 2014. Some property was recovered as well as 151 grams of marijuana was seized.
The property seized relates back to two residential break and enters and six vehicle entries within Norwich between December 2013 and April 2014.
OPP would like to speak to victims who have not reported previous thefts within Norwich in the past several months to come forward to assist with the investigation. If you have noticed items missing please contact the Oxford County OPP Crime Unit at 519-485-6554 or 1-888-310-1122.
A 17 year old male youth from Norwich, is charged with the following offences:
Break, Enter and Theft – Dwelling House (3 counts)- contrary to The Criminal Code of Canada
Possession of Break In Instruments – contrary to The Criminal Code of Canada
Possession of Property Obtained by Crime – Under $5000 – contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada
Fail to Comply with Probation Order – contrary to The Youth Criminal Justice Act
Possession of Schedule II substance (Marijuana) for the Purpose of Trafficking – contrary to The Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
Possession of a Schedule II substance(Cannabis Resin) – contrary to The Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
The 17 year old youth was arrested and held for a bail hearing.
A 16 year old male youth from Norwich, is charged with the following offences:
Break, Enter and Theft – Dwelling House (3 counts)- contrary to The Criminal Code of Canada
Theft Under $5000 – contrary to The Criminal Code of Canada
Possession of Property Obtained by Crime – Under $5000 – contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada
Fail to Comply with Undertaking – contrary to The Criminal Code of Canada
The 16 year old youth was arrested and held for a bail hearing. He was released on a Recognizance of Bail.
Any person with information regarding this incident should immediately contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or their nearest police authority. Should you wish to remain 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.