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OPP seek robbery suspect in Bridgenorth

Peterborough County OPP are seeking a suspect who entered a Bridgenorth home and demanded a gun. Harrison Perkins/CHEX News

An arrest warrant has been issued for a Peterborough man following a residential robbery in Bridgenorth on Tuesday night.

Just after 6 p.m., Peterborough County OPP were called to a residence on Garthorne Avenue. Police say a man wearing a disguise broke into the residence and asked a resident inside where they kept their gun.

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“While the suspect was searching for the gun, the victim escaped to a neighbour’s home and called police,” said Const. Jason Folz.

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The suspect left the residence before police got there, Folz said.

The OPP have identified a suspect and an arrest warrant has been issued for Bradley Wood, 29, of Peterborough.

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He is described as 6-foot, 150 pounds with unkempt brown hair and green eyes. He has tattoos on his left forearm, left ring finger and right hand.

His charges include break and enter with intent to steal a firearm, two counts of assault with a weapon, theft under $5,000, mischief under $5,000 and wearing a disguise with intent.

“Do not approach,” OPP warned in a tweet.

Police are asking anyone with information on Wood’s whereabouts or has specific information on this case to contact Const. Irwin at 705-742-0401 the non-emergency line at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers.

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