Two charged in break-in at commercial property in Allenford

(ARRAN-ELDERSLIE, ON) - Aug. 15, at 7:53  p.m., members of the South Bruce OPP, Bruce Peninsula OPP and Grey County OPP responded to the report of a break-and-enter in progress at a commercial property located at the intersection of Highway 21 and Bruce County Road 10 (Allenford) in Arran-Elderslie Township.  

Information was received that two men were seen forcibly entering the building, a vacant gas station.
 
Upon arrival, police arrested a 23-year old Owen Sound man at the scene. He was transported to hospital with mental health issues. He is charged with break-and-enter and breach of probation. An audio-video remand is scheduled for Aug. 23, in Walkerton.
 
The second suspect fled the scene on foot. He has been identified as a 36-year old West Grey man. An arrest warrant is being sought for him.
 
The OPP Canine Unit and members of the OPP Emergency Response Team assisted at the scene, and the investigation is ongoing.  

Anyone with information regarding this break-in is asked to call South Bruce OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.