The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is asking for the public’s help following a series of incidents on Monday evening in Shanty Bay. Orillia OPP responded to reports of a male suspect setting multiple fires around 8:15 near homes along Shanty Bay Road near Ridge Road West.
In addition to the fires, witnesses reported seeing the suspect wielding a knife and throwing a rock at a passing car.
A suspect has been taken into custody
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Police continue to investigate and are urging anyone who saw the incident or interacted with the suspect to come forward.
If you have any details or dashcam footage related to the events, contact Orillia OPP at 1-888-310-1122 (Ref. E250933474) or reach out to Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.
