Two people have been arrested after a reported break-in in Essa, Ont., led to a chase into Barrie on Monday morning, Nottawasaga OPP say.
At about 9 a.m., Nottawasaga OPP responded to a reported break-in in the area of 9th Line and County Road 90. According to police, the homeowner woke up during the alleged incident and a vehicle was reportedly stolen from the residence.
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A little while later, police say they found the suspects in the area of Highway 27, south of County Road 90.
Officers say a woman was taken into custody but that a man fled on foot before allegedly stealing another vehicle and travelling into Barrie.
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The Nottawasaga OPP and Barrie Police Service then arrested the man in the area of Ferndale and Edgehill drives.
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Police say there is no threat to public safety at this time and that more information will be released as it becomes available.
The investigation is ongoing.
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