A late Sunday night break and enter incident has resulted in two teens being charged in the Campbellford area.
Around 11:50 p.m., officers responded to an alarm activation at a school, where reported damage was done to an entry point and evidence the building had been entered, with items reported stolen.
No suspects were located at the time.
Officers also attended a nearby school where graffiti was discovered on an exterior wall. A local Scenes of Crime Officer assisted with the investigation.
On May 10, 2026, around 2:00 a.m., OPP were informed that a portable toilet had been set on fire at a recreational park on Saskatoon Avenue. A description of the individuals believed to be responsible was provided to police.
At approximately 5:00 a.m., officers located and spoke with several youths in the area.
As a result of the investigation, a 17-year-old male from the Township of Cramahe and a 14-year-old male from the Municipality of Trent Hills were charged with:
- Break and enter – commit indictable offence
- Possession of break-in instruments
- Mischief – destroys or damages property (three counts)
- Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000
The accused cannot be identified under provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act. They are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg in June.
