Trio arrested after medicine stolen from northern Ont. home

A row of black and yellow OPP shirts. (File photo/Supplied/Ontario Provincial Police)

Provincial police say medication was stolen from a residence in Blind River, Ont., on Thursday.

Three individuals forced their way into a residence in the 100 block of Youngfox Road and took medication, said Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in a news release.

Officers responded to the alleged robbery shortly after 1:30 p.m. on May 30.

“Investigation determined a person known to the complainant knocked on the door and was let in the residence,” said police.

“Once the door open (sic) two other people rushed in the home.”

One person was wearing a mask however the third individual was recognized by the resident of the home.

“The trio then stole medication from a table and as they were running out of the house pushed the complainant down to the floor,” said police.

The resident provided police video footage related to the incident to police, who identified the suspects.

Shortly after 7:30 p.m. that evening, OPP members attended another residence on Youngfox Road and arrested three suspects.

As a result of the investigation, a 22-year-old, a 23-year-old and a 29-year-old – all from Blind River – have each been charged with robbery with theft, being unlawfully in a dwelling house and failing to comply with probation orders. The 23-year-old also faces an additional charge for using a disguise with intent.

All three accused remain in custody following a bail hearing on Friday.

None of the accusations has been proven in court.