According to the Ontario Trespass to Property Act, what is the best course of action if a security guard finds a person on the property after clearly being told to leave, but the person is already running onto public property?

Question: According to the Ontario Trespass to Property Act, what is the best course of action if a security guard finds a person on the property after clearly being told to leave, but the person is already running onto public property?

Answer options:

• Wait until the person returns to the site a week later and arrest them then. ✅ Advise the individual via megaphone that they are banned and call the police.
• Arrest the person and bring them back onto the property.
• Follow the person into a neighboring private residence to effect the arrest.

Correct answer: Advise the individual via megaphone that they are banned and call the police.

Explanation: Under the Trespass to Property Act, an arrest can be made on the premises if the person is 'found committing' the act. Once they have left the premises, the authority to arrest for trespass generally ends unless they are in fresh pursuit.