Two men in their late teens are facing charges after an investigation into break-ins in Meaford, Grey Highlands, and Southgate Township led police to $43,000 worth of stolen goods.
Grey Bruce OPP have been investigating the break and enters at several residents and businesses since August 2025.
On Tuesday, officers responding to an incident found suspected stolen property at a business on Bell Circle in Dundalk. The area was locked down, as was a second building on 7th Line in Meaford identified as being "accessible" to the suspects.
A search of both locations turned up a significant quantity of stolen power tools, chainsaws, a welder, and a .22 calibre semi-automatic rifle.
A suspect was arrested after reportedly going to the business in Dundalk while police were still on scene. A second suspect was arrested two days later.
A 19-year-old and an 18-year-old, both from Grey Highlands, are charged with careless storage of a firearm, unauthorized possession of a firearm, knowledge of unauthorized possession of a firearm, possession of a firearm obtained by crime, and possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
Most of the recovered stolen property has been returned to its rightful owners.
