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Media Release – Lanark County OPP

The Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a report of a break, enter and assault which occurred in the early morning hours of June 18, 2023 in the Municipality of Mississippi Mills. The Lanark County Crime Unit is asking for the public’s help with this investigation. Investigators are asking Almonte residents to check any home security footage they may have for the night of June 17 from 10:00 p.m. until early morning on June 18 until 4:00 a.m.   

Police were called to a residence on Ann Street just after 1:00 a.m. The unknown suspect had fled the scene in a vehicle prior to police arrival. The resident of the home was treated for non-life threatening injuries at hospital and later released.

Public safety is the priority of the Ontario Provincial Police, as such everyone is asked to keep the doors of their residences locked particularly when you are not home and during overnight hours.

Anyone with information which may be of assistance to investigators is asked to contact the Lanark County Detachment at 1-888-310-1122 or you can contact Lanark County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477(TIPS) if you wish to remain anonymous.