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Perth OPP Arrest Youth After Mitchell Robbery

Perth County OPP have arrested another suspect following a robbery in Mitchell. Police were called to a reported robbery at a Francis St. home November 8th, and the canine unit lead officers to another Mitchell residence. Three men matching descriptions provided by the victim were located, and charged. A search warrant was obtained, and turned up property taken during the crime. Further investigation has lead to the arrest of a youth from West Perth, who faces charges of possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000.

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