On July 8, at approximately 9:40 a.m., members of the James Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police responded to a break and enter call at the Polar Bear Habitat in Cochrane, Ontario.
The suspects entered the premises and stole some food items as well as a Utility Task Vehicle. On July 9, the two suspects were located operating the UTV in the Town of Hallebourg, Ontario, and were subsequently arrested.
A 29-year-old man from London was charged with:
- Break, enter a place - commit indictable offence
- Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000,
- Theft over $5,000
- Fail to comply with probation order
A 43-year-old woman from London was charged with:
- Break, enter a plac
- Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000
- Theft over $5,000
Both accused parties are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cochrane.
