Carleton Place man charged in 2025 Lanark Village home invasion, second suspect sought

Police in Lanark County have arrested one suspect in connection to a home invasion and robbery that took place in Lanark Village in November, 2025.

Police say that on Friday May 1, 2026, officers with Lanark County OPP attended a residence for a reported disturbance. While there, they located a man who was wanted on an arrest warrant from an incident that took place on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025 just after 5 a.m.

At that time, it was reported that two men armed with baseball bats had entered the residence, taking cash and other items before police arrived. Police say no injuries were reported.

As a result of the investigation, Scott Mitchell, 60, of Carleton Place, has been charged with: 

·        Break and enter a dwelling house

·        Robbery with a weapon

·        Forcible confinement

·        Assault with a weapon

·        Disguise with intent

Charges have not been proven in court.

The accused was held in custody for a bail hearing and was scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on May 1, 2026.

The investigation is continuing with assistance from the Lanark OPP Crime Unit and OPP Forensic Identification Services.

Police say a second suspect is still wanted.

Anyone with information of relevant surveillance video should contact the Lanark County OPP at 1-888-310-1122 and refer to incident E251581388. If you have information but want to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or at ontariocrimestoppers.ca.