(SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX, ON) – Two individuals from Chatham arrested and charged after shop on rural property was broken into.
On August 2, 2024, at 8:37 p.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), were dispatched to a farm property on Trillium Drive in Southwest Middlesex for the report of a break and enter in progress.
Reports indicated two unknown individuals broke into a shop on the property. The motorcycle they were operating broke down, at which time they fled on foot and entered a cornfield.
Members of the OPP Canine and Emergency Response Team (ERT) were dispatched to the area to assist with the investigation.
Two individuals were located and taken into custody.
As a result, Kenneth SHOEMAKER, a 44-year-old, and Chrystal GAGNIER, a 38-year-old, both of Chatham, have been charged under the Criminal Code with:
- Break, Enter a place – commit indictable offence
- Theft Under $5000
- Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 – in Canada
The accused have been released from police custody and are scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice to speak to the charges on September 10, 2024.
If you have any information, including suspicious vehicles or people, that could assist with the investigation, the OPP can be reached 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.