Irreplaceable First and Second World War memorabilia stolen from Gravenhurst Legion

Two people have been arrested following a daytime theft by the Royal Canadian Legion in Gravenhurst.

OPP say on Wednesday, November 20 at 3:20 p.m., two suspects entered the Royal Canadian Legion on Veterans Way in Gravenhurst and stole a number of items, including irreplaceable World War I and World War II memorabilia, clothing and a wheelchair.

Officers investigated the theft and the suspects were identified with the help of local residents and surveillance images in the area.

Police have charged 32-year-old Ashley Schell and 34-year-old Jesse Dawson, both of Gravenhurst, with “theft over $5,000. The two will appear in court on December 17 and January 14, 2025 respectively to answer their charges. .

Many of the stolen items have not yet been recovered and anyone with information on the whereabouts of these irreplaceable items is asked to call Bracebridge OPP at 1-888-310-1122. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can call Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at crimestopperssdm.com.