(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) An individual has been charged following a break-and-enter investigation at Norfolk General Hospital.
At approximately 3:17 a.m. on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment responded to a break-and-enter in progress at Norfolk General Hospital on West Street in Simcoe, Norfolk County.
It was determined that two individuals unlawfully entered the exterior property, targeting an outbuilding, and attempted to steal various items.
Officers located and arrested one of the suspects on Elgin Avenue in Simcoe, while the second suspect, described as wearing a multi-coloured bomber-style jacket, fled the scene on foot.
48-year-old Craig SZATROWSKI from Norfolk County has been charged with the following alleged offences:
Break, enter a place commit indictable offence,
Theft under $5,000.
The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.
The Norfolk County OPP Detachment is actively conducting an ongoing investigation and is appealing to the public for assistance. Anyone with relevant information is urged to contact the police at 1-888-310-1122.
Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or leave an anonymous online tip at www.helpsolvecrime.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.