Four Londoners charged in string of break-ins across three counties

earthpressnews
Four Londoners charged in string of break ins across three counties

Four London men have been arrested and faced numerous charges after an investigation into break-ins mainly at auto businesses in Elgin, Middlesex and Perth counties, the OPP reported Thursday.

Police officers recovered stolen keys and other property in searches at three London residences as part of an investigation into break-ins last month at auto dealerships, auto shops and other businesses in Elgin, Middlesex and Perth counties. Four people are charged. (Elgin OPP photo)
Police officers recovered stolen keys and other property in searches at three London residences as part of an investigation into break-ins last month at auto dealerships, auto shops and other businesses in Elgin, Middlesex and Perth counties. Four people are charged. (Elgin OPP photo)

Four London men have been arrested and faced numerous charges after an investigation into break-ins mainly at auto businesses in Elgin, Middlesex and Perth counties, the OPP reported Thursday.

Officers with London police and the Elgin Middlesex street crime unit searched three residences in London last week and seized stolen vehicle keys, tools, alcohol, clothing and lottery tickets, OPP said.

Two 27-year-old men, a 28-year-old man and a 63-year-old man, all from London, face theft, break-in and stolen property charges, as well as for other offences, police say.

Elgin County OPP are still looking for the public’s help in the investigation, especially people who might have surveillance video of those arrested.

OPP are encouraging people with information to call them at 1-888-310-1122, or St. Thomas-Elgin Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

  1. London police are looking for William Edward Dundas, 33. He's facing charges after a series of break-and-enter investigations across the city. (Supplied)

    Police seek public’s help locating suspect in string of break-ins

  2. Julia Hou stands in front of her Asian fusion restaurant, Mr. and Mrs. Bao, at 276 Wharncliffe R. on Thursday, July 7, 2022. That location, along with another on Richmond Street, has been battered by a spate of break-ins during the last week. (Calvi Leon/The London Free Press)

    Break-ins, threatening message unnerve eatery owner

pso1