Six suspects arrested in Huntsville-area armed home invasion that shut down Highway 11
The highway reopened around noon Tuesday, and a shelter-in-place order was lifted, after the arrests. Police are still looking for additional suspects.
Six suspects are in custody as police search for others wanted in an armed home invasion near Huntsville that shut down Highway 11 and prompted the OPP to advise drivers to shelter in place Tuesday morning.
Northbound and southbound lanes on the stretch of highway, north of Orillia, reopened before noon.
Officers responded to the armed home invasion at a private residence near Huntsville just before 5 a.m., the OPP said in a news release.
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“As the situation developed, the investigation extended beyond the original location, prompting the closure of Highway 11 in both directions,” the release said.Â
Police said earlier on  that Highway 11 was closed between Severn River Road and Coopers Falls Road and between Canning Road and Graham Road.Â
“If you are caught in traffic, please remain in your vehicle and keep your doors locked,” police said in the morning post, adding that those who witnessed anything suspicious should call OPP.Â
“Investigators believe additional suspects remain at large, along with a silver Honda CRV with an Ontario plate of CZFE 895,” the release reads. “The OPP urges the public to remain vigilant and promptly report any suspicious activity to police.”
By 11:45 a.m., the lanes had reopened and the shelter in place advisory had been lifted, OPP Sgt. Joe Brisebois said.Â
Area residents should expect to see an increased police presence while the investigation and search for additional suspects continues, the news released added.
Officers are asking anyone with information to contact Huntsville OPP at 1-888-310-1122, or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222- 8477 (TIPS) or .
Allie Moustakis is a staff reporter, working out of the Star’s
radio room in É«É«À². Reach her via email: amoustakis@thestar.ca
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