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Pair of suspects sought in Essex Legion robbery (PHOTOS)

The Ontario Provincial Police are looking for help in identifying two people suspected in a break-and-enter.

OPP Constable Jim Root said it happened around 3 a.m. on Monday. Two people broke into the Royal Canadian Legion on Talbot Street North in Essex, causing severe damage to the interior. Some items were taken along with an undetermined amount of cash.

A dark-coloured SUV was seen in the area around the time of the incident.

The OPP has released screengrab photos of the suspects taken from the Legion's security cameras, shown below, and are asking the public to take a look. Investigators would like to speak with anyone who may have been in the area between 2:30 a.m. and 4 a.m. Monday, and who may have witnessed anything out of the ordinary.

If you have information about the suspects or the crime, please call the OPP at (519) 723-2491 or toll-free at 1-888-310-1122. Anonymous tips may be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), to be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.

One of the suspects in a break-and-enter at the Royal Canadian Legion in Essex on January 20, 2020. Image provided by Ontario Provincial Police.One of the suspects in a break-and-enter at the Royal Canadian Legion in Essex on January 20, 2020. Image provided by Ontario Provincial Police.

One of the suspects in a break-and-enter at the Royal Canadian Legion in Essex on January 20, 2020. Image provided by Ontario Provincial Police.One of the suspects in a break-and-enter at the Royal Canadian Legion in Essex on January 20, 2020. Image provided by Ontario Provincial Police.

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