HALIBURTON HIGHLANDS-The Dufferin OPP have charged a Haliburton resident with multiple offences following an investigation into a series of break-and-enters and thefts in the Town of Shelburne, Town of Mono and Township of Mulmur.
Police say on Wednesday September 2, 2026, the accused attended a storage facility on Victoria Street in the Town of Shelburne, where they allegedly entered several storage units. During the incidents, the accused reportedly covered his face in an apparent attempt to avoid detection.
On Friday September 11, 2026, the accused allegedly attended a rural property in the Township of Mulmur on an electric scooter and stole a side-by-side utility terrain vehicle (UTV) according to police. The vehicle was later recovered at a different address.
On Saturday September 12, 2026, police say the accused allegedly attended two separate rural properties in the Town of Mono, where break-and-enters occurred. During one of these incidents, a side-by-side UTV was also stolen and later recovered at a different address.
On Tuesday September 22, 2026, the accused was arrested on the outstanding Dufferin County warrants and subsequently charged in connection with the incidents.
As a result of the investigation, a 40-year-old male from Haliburton, has been charged with:
- Break, Enter a place – with intent to commit indictable offence – two counts
- Break, Enter dwelling house – commit indictable offence
- Theft of Motor Vehicle – two counts
- Disguise with Intent
The Dufferin OPP encourages residents to remain vigilant, report suspicious activity, and look out for their own property and that of their neighbours. Simple steps can help prevent theft and keep our communities safe.
If you suspect someone is driving while impaired, call 9-1-1. To report non-emergency information, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.
