RESIDENT CONFRONTS BREAK AND ENTER SUSPECTS EARLY YESTERDAY IN GRAVENHURST

GRAVENHURST — A resident who confronted break and enter suspects early yesterday morning has police looking for two suspects who fled in their vehicle.

Police today say they are investigating the incident on Muskoka Beach Road, north of Lofty Pines Drive.

On Wednesday, Aug. 17 at 5:20 a.m., a man and woman tried to gain entry through a rear basement window and one of the occupants of the home awoke and confronted them.

The suspects are described by the resident as a female who was wearing all black clothing with construction style boots, a black toque and a black and white scarf over her face. Her male accomplice was wearing baggy grey sweatpants and a dark hoodie, which was open at the front.

They said the pair got into a vehicle was parked in a parking lot at 335 Muskoka Beach Road and fled southbound. The vehicle is described as a light-coloured, older model Jeep, possibly a Liberty, with round headlights.

OPP Forensic Identification Section (FIS) officers attended to assist and police are asking that homeowners in that area between check their home surveillance cameras for possible images of the suspects and/or vehicle.

Anyone with information is asked to call Bracebridge OPP at 1-888-310-1122 You may also call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or you can submit your information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display and you will remain anonymous. Being anonymous, you will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.