Lambton OPP officials allege: On November 22, 2023, at 7:30 a.m., members of the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were contacted regarding the theft of a motor vehicle that had occurred in Sarnia earlier in the morning.
Officers were able to locate the vehicle and identify the driver, who is currently facing several other property-related charges in other jurisdictions.
Members of Lambton County Community Street Crimes Unit (CSCU) took the individual into custody a short time later and recovered the stolen vehicle.
A 44-year-old Kitchener man has been charged with the following:
– Theft of motor vehicle,
– Possession of property obtained by crime, over $5000,
– Possession of property obtained by crime, under $5000,
– Mischief, under $5000,
– Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code,
– Failure to comply with release order,
– Failure to comply with probation order and,
– Driving while under suspension (two counts).
The accused has been held in custody pending a bail hearing.
If you have information on this event or any other crime activity in the area, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or *OPP (677) on your mobile phone.
Your call could make our communities safer for all.
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