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    UPDATE I – OPP Seeking Assistance in Theft of Retail Items from Midland Store

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    Suspects Identified and Charged

    Through investigation and the assistance of community members, the two suspects have been identified and charged as follows.

    Accused # 1 Barry Philip ASSANCE 40 years of Orillia was arrested and charged criminally with Theft Under $5000- SHOPLIFTING

    and was released to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice  on April 4, 2025.

    Accused # 2 Dillon William ROPER 32 years of Midland was arrested and charged criminally with Theft Under $5000- SHOPLIFTING and further with Fail to Comply with Probation Order

    and was released to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice  on April 4, 2025.

    Investigators wish to thank those community members & media partners who assisted in this investigation.

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