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OPP investigates after resident wakes up to find stranger in his bedroom

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Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating after a Norfolk County resident woke up to find a stranger in his bedroom.

The Simcoe resident made the startling discovery after he woke up around 8:55 a.m. Saturday.

Police say the intruder had broken into the victim’s home and fled the scene when confronted by the homeowner.

The man stole a wallet containing personal and financial information as well as cash.

Police are looking for a man in his 40s who is described as having a slim build, dark brown eyes and is missing teeth. He was wearing a dark blue hooded sweatshirt with a pocket on the front, a baseball cap with a Nike symbol and dark blue pants.

Anyone with information that could help police is asked to contact OPP at 1-888-310-1122.