NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a stolen vehicle and shortly locate the suspect, placing them into custody and recovering the stolen vehicle.
On December 18, 2024, at approximately 7:30 a.m., members of the Wellington County OPP were on patrol when a report came in of a recent stolen vehicle within Harriston.
Police attended the scene and as a result of the investigation, and swift actions by uniform members of the OPP, a 36-year-old from Harriston, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:
- Theft of Motor Vehicle
The accused was arrested on scene and has since been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice - Guelph on January 24, 2025.
The Wellington OPP is requesting anyone with information to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.
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