Arrest made in Elliot Lake pharmacy burglary

OPP NEWS RELEASES

************************** One arrest in pharmacy break and enter

ELLIOT LAKE - In the early morning hours of the 18th OF April, Elliot Lake OPP responded to an alarm at the Freitag's Drug Store situated on Prince Edward Walk in Elliot Lake.

Upon officer’s attending it was found that a break and enter had occurred but no suspects were found in the area.

Police found damage to a front window and entry was gained.

As a result of further investigation police arrested and charged Jonathan Richard Clarke (22) of Elliot Lake with break enter with intent.

Clarke has been released and is scheduled to appear in Elliot Lake Criminal Court June 2, 2009.

************************** Break, enter and theft at old Rio Den Arena

ELLIOT LAKE - Police are currently investigating a break enter and theft from the old Rio Den Arena on Dieppe Avenue in Elliot Lake.

Police received the call to attend the building on April 26 at approximately 2:41 a.m.

On scene police noticed a small window broken.

Investigation revealed that once inside the building the suspect(s) attended the computer room and removed several items.

Items taken were three flat screen monitors and one hard drive.

Police have since recovered one monitor and the hard drive.

Anyone with information regarding the above break enter and theft is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

************************** Break, enter and theft

ELLIOT LAKE - On April 26 at approximately 1:50 a.m. while on general patrol, an officer of the East Algoma OPP observed a door open to a business on Timber Road in Elliot Lake.

Investigating revealed that unknown person(s) smashed a front window in the door thus allowing access to the deadbolt.

Once inside the culprit(s) attended the office area and removed several items from a desk.

Anyone with information regarding the above break enter and theft is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477

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