Norfolk OPP nab theft suspects; seek help for stolen scooter

Two men are facing charges as the result of a theft investigation.

Norfolk County OPP responded just before 6 a.m. on Wednesday, August 19 to a Davis Street East address where two people were seen removing items from a scrap metal and electronic waste donation bin. The bin is operated by the Simcoe Firefighters’ Association to raise money for community projects.

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The suspects were stopped by police as they tried to leave the area in a vehicle and were taken into custody.

A 39-year-old Burlington man has been charged with theft under $5,000, while a 40-year-old Haldimand County man faces charges for theft under $5,000 and breach of a conditional sentence order.

Scooter stolen in Simcoe

Police are asking for the public’s help to identify two suspects who allegedly stole a scooter.

Norfolk County OPP were called to a Kent Street South address just after 2 a.m. on Wednesday, August 19,  when it was reported that two unidentified persons stole a black GOTRAX electric scooter and fled southbound.

The suspects are described as a Caucasian female about 5’8” to 5’10” tall, wearing a purple sweater; and a Caucasian male about 6-feet in height wearing all black clothing.

Anyone with information relevant to this investigation is asked to call Norfolk County OPP at 1-888-310-1122 and reference incident E261197165. Information can be provided anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222- 8477 or online at helpsolvecrime.com where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.

Two charged with break and enter

Norfolk County OPP took two men into custody in the midst of a break-and-enter incident.

Police were called to a Hillcrest Road property at about 3:03 p.m. on Tuesday, August 18, to a reported break-and-enter.

Officers found two suspects who had allegedly gained entry to a building and stole items.

Two Norfolk County men, ages 30 and 54, have both been charged with break, enter a place – commit indictable offence; theft under $5,000; and fail to comply with probation order.