Sudbury
break-and-enter (42)
View all 205 tags
-
Incident on Clinton Street - Special Investigations Unit (SIU) investigating incident
[152 words] 12/5/2025 4:06am
On Friday December 5th, 2025, at 5:24 a.m., Greater Sudbury Police Service officers responded to a report of a break and enter in-progress at an address on Clinton Street in Sudbury. Police Officers arrived in the area and engaged an armed individual who died during the interaction. The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) was contacted and has invoked their mandate. The Greater Sudbury Police Servic
-
Requesting assistance to locate high-risk offender 41-year-old, Michael Gould
[197 words] 11/4/2025 5:18am
The Greater Sudbury Police Service remains committed to holding offenders accountable by focusing resources on those who pose an elevated risk to the safety, security and wellness of Greater Sudbury. As part of our Community Safety and Well-being Plan, members of our Community Response Unit regularly conduct bail compliance checks on violent and high-risk offenders who are currently released on co
-
Ongoing efforts by the B.E.A.R Unit leads to high-profile arrests and safer streets
[358 words] 10/30/2025 7:14am
The Greater Sudbury Police Service Break, Enter and Robbery (B.E.A.R) Unit remains committed to community safety and well-being through proactive policing, intelligence-led enforcement, and strengthening partnerships that enhance public safety across Ontario. Recently, the BEAR Unit has been involved in high-profile investigations and arrests, identifying and apprehending prolific offenders respon
-
BEAR Unit recovers $73,250 in stolen property after residential B&E’s
[343 words] 10/23/2025 6:30am
On October 4, 2025, officers responded to a Break and Enter at a residence in the South End of Greater Sudbury where a significant amount of jewelry and electronic equipment were stolen from the home. As part of the ongoing investigation, officers in the Break Enter and Robbery (BEAR) Unit identified the individual believed to be responsible and connected the individual to a separate residential B
-
BEAR Unit arrests individual in connection to 15 commercial B&E’s
[265 words] 8/29/2025 11:20am
On August 28, 2025, detectives from our Break Enter and Robbery (BEAR) Unit concluded an investigation into an individual who is believed to be involved in at least 15 commercial Break and Enters between July 23 and August 27, 2025. These incidents primarily occurred in New Sudbury and the South End where the individual responsible used an object to smash a window of the business to gain access to
-
UPDATE 4 – Assist to locate person involved and youth arrested in Peel Region – Clemow Ave Homicide
[853 words] 6/27/2025 10:38am
UPDATE 4 Based on the ongoing investigation into the homicide on Clemow Avenue on June 13, 2025, detectives have obtained images (attached) of an individual known as “W’ or “Felix” believed to be involved in the shooting. The individual is described as being between 5’10” – 6’2” tall. It is believed that the individual sustained an injury to his right hand during the incident. It is also believed
-
UPDATE 2 – 19-year-old, man arrested - Officers investigating shooting on Clemow Avenue
[617 words] 6/16/2025 4:51am
UPDATE 3 As detectives continue to investigate the fatal shooting on June 13, 2025, a tip-line has been allocated to assist in gathering relevant information from community members. Anyone with information related to the incident is asked to contact police at 705-675-9171 extension 2320. UPDATE 2 Through the ongoing investigation into the fatal shooting on June 13, 2025, on Clemow Avenue, officer
-
Six individuals in police custody after home invasion on Lasalle Blvd
[660 words] 2/13/2025 10:13am
At approximately 2:00 a.m. on February 13th, 2025, the Greater Sudbury Police Service responded to a call regarding a home invasion and shooting at a residence on Lasalle Boulevard. The homeowner sustained minor injuries following a brief physical altercation, including a non-life-threatening wound from a gunshot. Upon arrival, Patrol Officers observed three males fleeing the scene on foot. One su
-
18-year-old arrested and charged after home invasion on Frood Road
[333 words] 2/4/2025 3:55am
On February 3, 2025, officers were dispatched to a disturbance at a residence on Frood Road. Information received was that multiple individuals broke into the residence and assaulted one of the residents. Upon arrival, officers located a 30-year-old, man who had sustained serious, life-threatening injuries. He was transported to the hospital by Greater Sudbury Paramedics where he remains in critic
-
22-year-old arrested and charged with Robbery after incident on Lasalle Boulevard
[277 words] 9/26/2024 6:14am
Around 8:30 a.m. on September 25, 2024, officers were dispatched to a business on Lasalle Boulevard regarding a Robbery. Information provided was that an individual entered the store, threatened an employee, and demanded money. The individual then fled with an undisclosed amount of cash. Just before 9:15 a.m. officers located an individual on Gary Street matching the description of the person resp
-
Multiple people arrested in connection to Home Invasions
[597 words] 8/6/2024 7:14am
Just before 2:30 a.m. on August 3, 2024, officers were dispatched to a residential unit on St. Charles Street in relation to a Home Invasion. Information provided was that individuals armed with guns were breaking into the residence. Upon arrival, it was determined that the individuals responsible had fled the scene. Based on the investigation, it was further determined that a separate Home Invasi
-
Three individuals arrested and charged in relation to Home Invasion on Colonial Court
[447 words] 7/4/2024 8:22am
Around 1:30 a.m. on July 3, 2024, officers were dispatched to a Home Invasion on Colonial Court. Information provided was that a group of masked individuals broke into the residence and assaulted the resident inside the home. While assaulting the resident, one of the individuals displayed and discharged a firearm. The group of individuals then stole personal items belonging to the resident and fle
-
Detectives arrest 37-year-old in connection to home invasion and robbery
[495 words] 1/12/2024 12:30pm
On January 11, 2024, Detectives from the Break Enter and Robbery (BEAR) Unit of our Integrated Crime Section located and arrested 37-year-old, Christopher Ost from British Columbia in relation to a home invasion that occurred on December 5, 2023 on Haig Street in Sudbury and a robbery that occurred on January 9, 2024 on Paris Street in Sudbury. 37-year-old, Christopher Ost has been charged with th
-
GSPS Media Release - Alarm at bank in Lively turn out to be an attempted money heist
[228 words] 1/12/2024 10:44am
Shortly after 10:15 p.m. on January 11, 2024, officers were dispatched to a bank on Main Street in Lively in relation to a Break and Enter. Information provided was that the bank’s security provider had received multiple alarms resulting in security being sent to the business. When security arrived at the business, individuals were seen fleeing the ATM vestibule. Upon arrival, officers entered the
-
Officers arrest individual wanted for multiple property crimes
[276 words] 10/23/2023 5:56am
Just after 8:15 p.m. on October 20, 2023, officers were dispatched to a business on Regent Street in relation to a Break and Enter in progress. Upon arrival, officers found the back window of the business smashed and an individual attempting to flee. Officers quickly took the individual into custody. 38-year-old, Mark West has been charged with the following offences under the Criminal Code of C
-
Protect yourself and your hard-earned money from crypto currency scams
[341 words] 7/27/2023 6:36am
Year to date, victims in Ontario have lost $51,000,000.00 to scammers in this unregulated and highly speculative market. Most of the scammers make contact when you click on a link in an advertisement on a social media platform such as Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter. These ads often falsely depict celebrities, politicians, or well-known business owners promoting a groundbreaking investment techni
-
You can run but you can’t hide
[260 words] 2/8/2023 4:44am
Around 7:50 p.m. on February 7, 2023, officers were dispatched to a business on National Street in relation to a Break and Enter that had just taken place. Information provided was that two individuals were located inside the business’s fenced compound attempting to steal a vehicle. They fled on foot prior to police arrival. Officers conducted a K9 track in the area and while on the track a commun
-
Wild Wild West - 37 year old man arrested and charged in connection to 13 B&Es
[273 words] 1/25/2023 9:16am
On January 23, 2023, 37-year-old, Mark West was arrested on an Arrest Warrant in relation to 13 commercial Break and Enters that took place between October 2022 and January 2023. Detectives from the Break Enter and Robbery (BEAR) Unit of the Integrated Crime Section in our Criminal Investigation Division connected him to 13 active Break and Enter investigations spanning over a three-month period.
-
Officers Add Three Names to Santa's Naughty List in Connection to Over 15 B&E's
[516 words] 12/23/2022 8:30am
Over the past week, officers have located, arrested and charged three individuals in connection to at least 15 commercial Break and Enters between August and December of this year. On December 18, 2022, officers were dispatched to a business on Barrydowne Road after a man attempted to gain access to the building via the roof. The man fell through the ceiling and landed inside the business where he
-
Early Morning Fire on Richard Lake Road Results in Arrest of 36-Year Old Man
[397 words] 10/14/2022 11:59am
Just before 4:00 a.m. on October 13th, 2022, City of Greater Sudbury Fire Services responded to a structure fire at a campground office building on 2550 Richard Lake Road in Greater Sudbury. Upon extinguishing the fire, Firefighters determined it to be suspicious and contacted Police at approximately 5:45 a.m. Officers from our Patrol Operations and Detectives from our Criminal Investigations Divi
-
Greater Sudbury Overall Crime Severity Index Down 4.3 Percent
[778 words] 8/8/2022 10:13am
Every year, Statistics Canada issues a Crime Severity Index (CSI) report for Census Metropolitan Areas across Canada. The CSI is a measure of Police-reported crime that reflects the seriousness of offences by assigning a weighted value to crime types with a higher value being given to more serious crimes. For the first time since 2015, the overall CSI in Greater Sudbury is down. Between 2020 and 2
-
Requesting Assistance to Locate Owners of Items Recovered During Search Warrant
[536 words] 8/19/2022 6:55am
We are requesting the Public’s assistance in order to locate the rightful owner(s) of items that were recovered during a Search Warrant as some of the items that Officers seized have not yet been reported stolen to Police. Businesses and educational institutions are asked to take inventory of items in order to determine whether or not equipment is missing. The following items were recovered: •
-
Officers Arrest Three Men in Connection to Two Break and Enters at the Sudbury Arena
[471 words] 8/3/2022 11:08am
Over the past three days, Officers have arrested and charged three individuals in relation to two separate Break and Enter incidents at the Sudbury Arena. Around 5:10 a.m. on August 1, 2022, Officers responded to a Break and Enter in progress. Upon arriving on scene, Officers were provided with a description of the individual responsible for the B&E. Additional Officers set up containment of the b
-
National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week: Meet Andrea Savage
[362 words] 4/8/2022 9:43am
Our 911 Emergency Communications Centre (ECC) is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. They answer 911 and non-emergency calls while dispatching Police and Fire Services. Not only do our Communicators and Dispatchers answer 911 in an Emergency, but they also ensure the safety of our Officers who are responding to active and evolving situations. This National Public Safety Tel
-
Requesting Assistance to Identify Person Responsible for Theft of Motor Vehicle and B&E
[290 words] 1/5/2022 11:06am
Around 9:30 p.m. on January 4, 2022, a community member attended a convenience store on Douglas Street in Greater Sudbury. At the time, the community member was driving a 2010 Grey Nissan Versa Note. The community member left the vehicle running and quickly attended the store. Minutes later the community member returned to the parking lot only to find that the vehicle was gone. Early this morning,
-
Staff Sergeant Laura Wawryszyn Nominated for OWLE Leadership Award
[707 words] 9/16/2021 6:40am
Congratulations Staff Sergeant Laura Wawryszyn on being nominated by her peers for an OWLE Leadership Award! The OWLE (Ontario Women in Law Enforcement)Leadership award is presented to a woman in law enforcement who inspires others; is an excellent role model; positively influences the actions and opinions of others; encourages and supports colleagues; shows initiative; perseveres in the face of
-
BEAR Unit Arrests Man in Connection to Numerous Commercial Break and Enters in New Sudbury
[382 words] 7/14/2021 9:59am
Between April 15 and July 4, 2021, eight commercial Break and Enters were reported by local businesses in the New Sudbury area. The string of B&E’s was assigned to our Break Enter and Robbery (BEAR) Unit of our Integrated Crime Team as it was suspected that the same individual was involved in all of the incidents. Through the investigation, Detectives identified a man believed to be responsible fo
-
41 year old Man Arrested and Charged After Home Invasion
[269 words] 6/17/2021 11:22am
Around 6:50 a.m. on June 16, 2021, we were called in relation to a Break and Enter in progress on Brebeuf Street in Greater Sudbury. Information provided was that a man had removed the back door of the residence from its hinges and entered the home. Officers from our Patrol Operations arrived within minutes, entered the home and took the man into custody. During the investigation it was learned th
-
Detectives Recover Loaded Handgun After Foot Pursuit of Man Involved in Home Invasion
[674 words] 4/20/2021 6:43am
Around 7:20 a.m. on Monday, April 19, 2021, two men attended a residence on Lasalle Boulevard, held the resident at gunpoint and forced him into a vehicle. The three men then attended a residence on Northway Avenue where the two men forced their way into the residential unit and demanded money from the woman inside while displaying the firearm. Another resident of the building contacted Police and
-
Not Gone in 60 Seconds - Two in Custody After Carjacking
[710 words] 4/16/2021 5:55am
Shortly after 4:15 a.m. on April 9, 2021, we received a call regarding a Robbery that had just occurred on Errington Avenue in Chelmsford. Information provided was that multiple men approached two other men outside of a residence and demanded the keys to the vehicle while holding the two men at gunpoint. The men then stole the vehicle and fled the area. One of the men sustained minor injuries as a
-
Officers Arrest Men Responsible for Home Invasion with a Firearm on Attlee Avenue
[399 words] 4/17/2021 10:55am
Shortly after 1:30 p.m. on April 16, 2021, we received a call regarding a Home Invasion in progress. Information provided was that two men entered a residential building on Attlee Avenue and forced their way into one of the units by kicking in the door. Once inside the men began to assault the individuals inside the unit while displaying a firearms. Officers immediately arrived in the area and lo
-
Officers Respond to Over 255 Calls for Service over the Weekend
[951 words] 2/1/2021 6:38am
Over the weekend, our Officers responded to over 255 Calls for Service and worked collaboratively with our community partners to address situations that placed the health, safety and well-being of our community at risk. On Friday night, January 29, 2021, we received a call regarding a traffic complaint after a vehicle was seen striking a stop sign and then continuing on well below the speed limit
-
Man Arrested in Connection to Multiple Thefts of Catalytic Converters
[476 words] 1/18/2021 4:52am
At 10:40 a.m. on January 16, 2021, we were called in relation to a Theft in progress on Montague Avenue in Greater Sudbury. Information provided was that a man wearing dark clothing could be seen laying under a parked truck attempting to cut out the catalytic converter. Officers arrived on scene minutes later and went down the laneway where the man had been seen. The Officers found two catalytic c
-
Man and Woman Arrested and Charged After Break and Enters
[368 words] 11/12/2020 9:19am
Just after 7:15 a.m. on October 15, 2020, we received a call from a business owner on Churchill Avenue after it was discovered that the business had been broken into overnight. A window of the business had been smashed and when the owner entered the business it was obvious that the business had been ransacked. Various items had been taken including cigarettes, drinks, electronics, scratch tickets
-
Requesting Assistance to Locate Stolen Motor Bike and Identify Driver
[579 words] 9/2/2020 11:46am
UPDATE Just before 3:50 a.m. this morning, Friday, September 4, 2020, we received a call regarding an alarm at a business on the Kingsway and we were informed by the business owner that a Break and Enter had occurred. Upon arrival Officers searched the property and located a 2020 Grizzly quad and a 2021 YZ450F dirt bike stashed in the bush after having been removed from the showroom during the Bre
-
Man Wanted for Serious Assault and Robbery with a Firearm Arrested by Tactical and K9 Officers
[422 words] 7/30/2020 1:05pm
This morning, Thursday, July 30, 2020, we received information that a Wanted Party was at a residential building on Beatty Street in Greater Sudbury. The 38 year old man was wanted in connection to a Break and Enter, Serious Assault and a Robbery with a Firearm that took place on July 26, 2020 at a residence on Frood Road. The victim, a 36 year old man sustained serious injuries as a result of the
-
Man Responsible for Shed Fire at Restaurant on Regent Street Charged with Arson
[236 words] 8/12/2020 5:32am
We received a call around 9:15 p.m. on August 10, 2020 from Fire Services after Firefighters responded to a structure fire on the property of a restaurant on Regent Street. Firefighters extinguished the shed fire and determined it to be suspicious. Officers arrived on scene and initiated an investigation into the incident. Just before 8:00 a.m. this morning, Wednesday, August 12, 2020, Detectives
-
Incident Resolved Peacefully: Barricaded Man on Beatty Street
[305 words] 6/30/2020 10:51am
At 8:25 a.m. on Tuesday, June 30 th, 2020, we received a call regarding a disturbance at a residence on Beatty Street in Sudbury involving a dispute. Patrol Officers arrived on scene where it was determined that a man was armed with a weapon. The man, in crisis, barricaded himself inside the residence. Beatty Street and the surrounding area were immediately contained by Police to ensure public sa
-
Collaborative Police Response to Break and Enter in Progress Leads to Arrest of Two People
[394 words] 2/4/2020 10:19am
**UPDATE** As a result of the investigation, a vehicle used by the two individuals during the Break and Enter was located at the residence. Upon searching the vehicle, Detectives located a firearm that had been reported stolen out of Sault Ste. Marie in 1979, as well as, over $700 worth of Fentanyl, 16 tablets of LSD and 10 Codeine pills. The 49 year old man and 32 year old woman have been additio
-
BEAR Unit Arrest Man and Woman in Connection to Robbery at Gas Station on MR80
[414 words] 1/3/2020 6:21am
Just before 4:30 a.m. on December 31, 2019, a man and a woman attended a fast food restaurant on MR80 in Val Caron. The woman remained in the vehicle while the man covered his face, walked up to the drive through window, forced it open and attempted to take the cash register from inside. An employee inside the restaurant yelled at the man who let go of the register and ran back to the vehicle. Min
-
Two Men Arrested and Charged in Relation to Break and Enter
[302 words] 10/24/2019 9:23am
Around 7:45 a.m. this morning, Thursday, October 24, 2019, an Officer attended Jeanine Street in Greater Sudbury in order to investigate a reported Break and Enter that had taken place on Wednesday, October 23, 2019. When the Officer arrived in area, he began to check the various lots that are currently under construction. The Officer found a Suspicious Vehicle parked in one of the vacant lots. As
-
32 year old man Arrested in Relation to Weapons Complaint on Mabel Avenue
[197 words] 5/24/2019 8:30am
32 year old man Arrested in Relation to Weapons Complaint on Mabel Avenue Just after 4:00 p.m. on Thursday May 23, 2019, Greater Sudbury Police Service received a 9-1-1 weapons complaint, indicating someone had been stabbed at a residence on Mabel Avenue in Greater Sudbury. Uniform officers attended the residence and took one male into custody and three persons were transported to Health Sciences