NEWS ALERT
STRATFORD POLICE
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One person has been arrested and charged following a break-and-enter at a residence in the early morning hours yesterday, and one is still outstanding.
On Nov. 27, just after 3:00 a.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a break and enter in progress on Line 87, in the Municipality of North Perth. Police arrived moments later, and one person was arrested at the scene, and another person fled on foot. A search was conducted with the assistance of the West Region OPP Canine Unit and the West Region OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT), but the second person involved was not located.
Joseph Dewispelaere, 54, of North Perth, has been charged with:
- Break, Enter a place - commit indictable offence
- Trespassing at night
- Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000
The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice to answer to the charges on January 13, 2025.
The Perth County OPP wants to remind the public that if you see anything suspicious, contact the Ontario Provincial Police or your nearest police authority immediately. Anyone with information about this, or any investigation, is asked to contact the Perth County OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or *677 via cell phone.
Should you wish to remain anonymous you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at www.P3tips.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.
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