Update – Northumberland OPP – Belleville Man Charged with a Number of Break-Ins (Name Released)

Pete Fisher
5 hours ago
• Categories: Police Blotter

Members the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual in relation to break and enter investigations.

From May 21 to May 27, 2024, police received a number of break and enter reports from businesses in the Township of Hamilton and the Municipality of Brighton. The majority of these incidents occurred in the early hours of May 21, 2024, in and around the area of Bewdley.

The Peterborough/Northumberland OPP Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) was engaged to assist with these investigations. As a result, a person was identified in connection to the incidents and a warrant was sought. On October 22, 2024, the individual was arrested by OPP.

Allan LAIDLEY (age 41) of Belleville, has been charged with:

– Break, enter a place – with intent to commit indictable offence – five counts

– Possession break in instruments – five counts

– Disguise with intent – five counts

The accused was held to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg.

Northumberland OPP values your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please visit Crime Stoppers at: stopcrimehere.ca or call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

 

Original Release
OPP SEEKING ASSISTANCE IN BREAK AND ENTER INVESTIGATIONS
Members of the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are asking for the public’s assistance regarding a number of break and enter investigations in and around the area of Bewdley, Hamilton Township.

The first complainant reported their business premises on Highway 28, was broken into at approximately 6:00 a.m., on May 20, 2024. The suspect was wearing a dark hoodie and grey sweatpants.

A crowbar was used by the individual and a red passenger vehicle is associated to the incident.

On May 21, 2024, at around 12:50 a.m. to 1:30 a.m., a number of other business premises in and around Bewdley were broken into. A crowbar was also used during this timeframe. A two-door passenger vehicle is associated to these incidents.

The OPP are looking to identify a person involved in these crimes. Police are releasing images of an individual and associated vehicles.

These investigations are ongoing. If you or anyone you know are aware of the identity of this person or have any further information about these incidents, please contact the Cobourg Detachment at 905-272-5421 or the non-emergency line at 1-888-310-1122.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your information online at www.ontariocrimestoppers.ca. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display, and you will remain anonymous. You will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.