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Man nabbed after 3 attempted robberies within 5 hours

Man nabbed after 3 attempted robberies within 5 hours

The 24-year-old man fled with $100 from downtown Orillia bank and later obtained $20 in theft from Memorial Avenue business, say OPP
Stolen police firearm recovered in Angus: OPP

Stolen police firearm recovered in Angus: OPP

OPP say police-issued Colt C8 rifle was allegedly stolen from a police vehicle in Angus on Saturday
Witnesses sought in probe into stolen police firearm in Angus

Witnesses sought in probe into stolen police firearm in Angus

OPP urging person who allegedly stole Colt C8 rifle from police vehicle to contact Nottawasaga detachment 'to make arrangements for its safe return'
South Simcoe police issue warning over online 'sextortion' scams

South Simcoe police issue warning over online 'sextortion' scams

Latest incident was reported to police by a Bradford man who immediately blocked the suspect and did not pay the $1,000 being demanded
Bradford driver accused of going nearly double posted speed limit

Bradford driver accused of going nearly double posted speed limit

Incident happened along Dissette Street over the weekend; driver, 45, faces a number of charges
Georgina man dies after falling through ice on Lake Simcoe

Georgina man dies after falling through ice on Lake Simcoe

Two men fell through the ice while riding an ATV, York Regional Police said
Stolen police firearm leads to heavy OPP presence in Angus

Stolen police firearm leads to heavy OPP presence in Angus

Investigation focused on Brentwood Road area after rifle taken from police vehicle; 'Our priority is to recover the firearm and ensure the safety of our community,' says OPP
'Sophisticated' e-transfer scam costs local woman $3,600

'Sophisticated' e-transfer scam costs local woman $3,600

Midland's Chris Switzer swears off e-transfers after becoming frustrated with TD Bank response when she was the victim of an elaborate scheme involving the dark web
Canine unit nabs fleeing suspect during auto theft arrests

Canine unit nabs fleeing suspect during auto theft arrests

Three suspects arrested, two stolen vehicles recovered following report of suspicious vehicle in Markham plaza yesterday morning
Local man facing child pornography charges

Local man facing child pornography charges

Charges laid after police seize several electronic devices from Oro-Medonte resident's home; FBI was involved in the arrest, say OPP