Police Beat

UPDATE: Police have confirmed that Beau Gillies and her son have been located safe and sound.

The Ontario Provincial Police said the unidentified man had been riding with a friend on separate snowmobiles when he crashed into a bush area about 115 kilometres southwest of Ottawa. 

Police said the suspect approached a victim in South Glengarry Township Thursday afternoon with a weapon and said 'this is a hold up' before fleeing.

Police searched the building on Wellington Street but found the threat to be unsubstantiated.

A Canada Post spokesperson said there have been break-ins at 11 community mailboxes in the Cantley area over the last few days. 

Police said James Rush entered a store at the 3600 block of Strandherd Drive on Christmas Eve, concealed items on his person and left. He then allegedly pulled a knife on a security guard in the parking lot and stole a car, according to police.

Police said Kamalpreet Brar entered a store carrying a knife on Christmas day and demanded cash.

Brandon Mead is facing a gun possession charge after he was arrested with a gun in the mall Sunday evening, according to police.

Police said Aidan Scott entered a bank in the 2200 block of Bank Street on December 18 and produced a note demanding money.

Jessie Edgley has been located and is back home with her family.