Thieves In Listowel Caputred After Foot Pursuit #StandYourGround

Source: Area OPP
Date: Tue Mar 18 08:52:39 MST 2025

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged three individuals with multiple offences following a theft and foot pursuit.



On March 9th, 2025 Police observed two males exiting a local business in the town of Listowel with unpaid merchandise attempting to flee in a red Dodge pick-up truck. Police initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle and arrested the driver while the other two males fled on foot. Police engaged in a foot pursuit with the two males who were subsequently caught and arrested.



As a result of the investigation the following residents of East York, Ontario were charged with the Criminal Code offences of Theft Under $5,000 and Possession of Property Obtained by Crime:



Gyula, BARANYI (31-years-old)

Zoltan KOTAI (32-years-old)

Mark LAKATOS (28-years-old)

All three individuals were released from custody and scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford on April 14th, 2025.

This investigation remains ongoing. The Perth County OPP is requesting anyone with information related to this investigation to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.


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