Search Warrant Recovers Stolen Property

Broadcast time: 1:20 pm

Date: October 31, 2016

On October 27, 2016, members of the Sarnia Police Service Criminal Investigation Division along with members of the Vice Unit and COPPS Unit executed a Search Warrant in the 200 block of Russell Street South in the City of Sarnia. During the warrant numerous power tools, bicycles and lap tops were recovered.

A Tyler Rankin, 28 years of age, has been arrested and charged with break and enter, breach of undertaking, possession of a controlled substance, three counts of property obtained by crime under $5000, one count of property obtained by crime over $5000 and theft of a motor vehicle under $5000. A warrant has been requested for the arrest of Melissa Thomas, 37 years of age, for two counts of breach of probation, one count of possession of a controlled substance, one count of property obtained by crime over $5000 and two counts of property obtained by crime under $5000.

Some items have been returned to their rightful owners but a number of items have not.

If any of the property belongs to you please contact either detective Constable Mike Kahnert (extension 6196) or Detective Constable Jeff Rovers (extension 6159) at 519-344-8861. You will be required to produce a serial number, specific markings or some away of identifying this property as being yours.