(MUNSEE-DELAWRE NATION)- On May 1, 2014 at 11:42 a.m. members of the Chippewas of the Thames First Nation Police Service responded to a residential break and enter in progress on the 300 block of Thomigo Road located on the Munsee-Delaware First Nation. Police learned that a lone male party was located at the rear of the residence by the home owner when the suspect fled the scene on foot.
Supporting officers from the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Western Region OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT) and Western Region OPP Canine Unit attended the scene and assisted in the location of the male suspect.
As a result of an investigation police have arrested and charged a 17 year old male from the Munsee-Delaware First Nation with break and enter as per Section 348(1)(a) of the Criminal Code of Canada and Failure to comply with disposition as per section 137 of the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA). The accused has been remanded into police custody and is scheduled to appear in a London court room at a later date to speak to his outstanding charges.
Public Safety and Crime Prevention are top priorities for the Middlesex County OPP. Our officers continue to work with all community stake holders to insure we do our part to combat crime. The Middlesex OPP wants to remind the public that if you see anything suspicious you should contact your nearest police authority. The OPP can be reached anytime, anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122. If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000