NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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SOUTHGATE - On Oct. 18, 2021 at approximately 8:45 a.m., the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) with the assistance of the OPP K9 Unit, and the OPP West Region Emergency Response team responded to a report of a break and enter in progress on Southgate Sideroad 21 in the Township of Southgate.
Two individuals were arrested on scene.
The Grey Bruce OPP have arrested and charged Stephen Claxton, 43 years of age from Grey Highlands with the following offences:
• break, enter dwelling house
• possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000
The Grey Bruce OPP have also arrested and charged Jessica Jonker, 33 years of age from Southgate, with possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000.
Both accused were released and must attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on Dec. 2, 2021.
The Grey Bruce OPP are continuing their investigation and are attempting to identify a third suspect who is still outstanding.
Anyone with information regarding this incident are asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.
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