Two have been arrested following an investigation of break and enters resulting in $43,000 in stolen property.
Since August last year, several homes and businesses in Meaford, Southgate and Grey Highlands were subject to break and enters and theft.
Earlier this week Grey Bruce OPP responded to an incident at a business in Dundalk with suspected stolen property at the location.
A suspect arrived at the business who was arrested by police.
Later that day, Grey Bruce CSCU executed search warrants at both locations:
- A business on Bell Circle in Dundalk – Officers located and seized a significant quantity of stolen power tools, chainsaws, and a .22 calibre semi‑automatic rifle.
- A building on the 7th Line in Meaford – Officers located and seized additional stolen property including power tools, chainsaws, and a welder.
$43,000 in stolen goods was recovered with two people being charged.
A 19 year old, from Grey Highlands, has been charged with;
- Careless storage of a firearm
- Unauthorized possession of a firearm
- Knowledge of unauthorized possession of a firearm
- Possession of a firearm obtained by crime
- Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000 (three counts)
The accused was held for a bail hearing on March 25, 2026, in the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound. The accused was released on a court order.
AN 18 year old, from Grey Highlands charged with;
- Careless storage of a firearm
- Unauthorized possession of a firearm
- Knowledge of unauthorized possession of a firearm
- Possession of a firearm obtained by crime
- Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000 (two counts)
Most of the recovered items have been linked to their rightful owners.