OPP cruiser. (Photo courtesy of @OPP_WR via Twitter)OPP cruiser. (Photo courtesy of @OPP_WR via Twitter)
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One charged following break-and-enter theft

Perth County OPP have arrested and charged one person following a recent break-and-enter.

On February 14, officers responded to a reported break-and-enter at a business located on Forest Road in the Township of Perth East.

Sometime overnight between February 11 at 9:00 p.m. and February 13 at 9:00 p.m., multiple units at the business were entered, and several items were stolen.

As a result of this police investigation, Perth County OPP arrested and charged a 21-year-old from Stratford. Charges include Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000, Possession of Methamphetamine and Opioids and Trafficking in Stolen Goods under $5,000.

The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing.

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