Thank you, barking dog in the middle of the night!

OPP NEWS RELEASES

************************ Barking dog may have scared off intruder

ELLIOT LAKE, ON – The East Algoma OPP is currently investigating a break, enter and theft at a home on Capillo Road in Elliot Lake.

Police received a call yesterday at approximately 11 a.m. to attend the residence.

On scene, police learned that between 1 a.m. and 1:30 a.m., the victim heard his dog barking.

He then looked out the window but did not see anyone.

The next morning, it was noted that a window in the basement was open and missing was a laptop.

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.

Any information that leads to the arrests or identity of persons responsible can lead to a cash reward.

You can remain anonymous.

Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display.

************************* Local male charged

ELLIOT LAKE, ON – On June 14 at approximately 6:27 p.m., police received a call regarding a possible threat.

Investigation revealed that a neighbour had allegedly uttered threats to harm an animal and its owner.

The subject was arrested, charged and released with conditions.

Later that evening police received another call regarding the same subject.

On scene, police learned that the subject in question had [allegedly] continued his threats.

The subject was then arrested, charged and held for bail in Sault Ste. Marie scheduled for today's date.

Charged with the following is Martin McKnight (51) of Elliot Lake.

- Utter threat to cause death or bodily harm.

- Utter threat to damage or injure an aminal (X2)

- Fail to comply with conditions.

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