On January 26th around 5:45 pm, Orillia OPP officers were dispatched to a theft in progress from a Monarch Drive area business.
With the assistance of store staff, police were able to locate two individuals who fled the scene in a vehicle as they departed the parking lot.
As police attempted to stop the vehicle, the driver struck a police vehicle causing significant damage to both vehicles.
The investigation also revealed that the individuals were operating a stolen vehicle with stolen license plates.
As a result of the investigation, two people have been charged.
A 24-year-old from Brampton was charged with:
· Assault Peace Officer with a Weapon
· Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000
· Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000
· Dangerous Operation
· Theft Under $5000- Shoplifting
· Failure to Comply with Release Order- Other Than to Attend Court – Three counts
A 24-year-old North York resident was charged with:
· Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000
· Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000
· Theft Under $5000- Shoplifting
Both individuals were held for bail and appeared before the Ontario Court of Justice in Barrie, on January 27th.