Collingwood, ON – On April 4, 2025, at approximately 4:58 am, officers from the Collingwood and The Blue Mountains Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a break and enter in progress at a residence in Collingwood.
The complainant reported waking to the sound of someone exiting the residence. Several items were discovered stolen, including a gaming console with controllers and a jacket containing vehicle and business keys.
Police arrived on scene shortly after 5:00 am. It was reported that the male suspect was seen fleeing the area on a bicycle. During the investigation, officers were able to determine the suspect’s identity and then attended a residence linked to the suspect. The male, identified as 43-year-old Mason SCHROTH, was arrested at approximately 6:00 am without incident.
Most of the stolen items, including the keys and controllers, were recovered. A Nintendo Wii gaming console remains outstanding. The accused is set to appear before the Collingwood Ontario Court of Justice on May 13, 2025, to answer to the following charges:
· Break & Enter a Dwelling contrary to s348(1)(a) of the Criminal Code
· Theft Under $5000 contrary to s334(b) of the Criminal Code
The Collingwood OPP is committed to solving crime and ensuring our communities are safe and secure. Anyone with information related to this incident is encouraged to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip online at www.crimestopperssdm.com.
