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Broadcast time: 9:10 am |
Date: November 14, 2016 |
On November 12, 2016 the Sarnia Police Service received a complaint of a stolen motor vehicle from a local Sarnia Fire Hall. A personal motor vehicle was stolen from the parking lot sometime over night. Shortly after the report was taken by the Sarnia Police Service a call was received of a motor vehicle collision in the 400 block of Lakeshore Road where a parked vehicle was struck by what was later determined to be the stolen motor vehicle.
A witness was able to describe both a driver and passenger who fled from the scene. An OPP K-9 was called in to attempt to locate the suspects but the track was unsuccessful. Through further investigation the two suspects were determined to be a 19 year old male and 18 year old male.
A warrant to search a local motel room was requested and in the early morning hours of November 14, 2016 the warrant was executed. During the execution of the warrant the 19 year old suspect was located and arrested in the motel room. Also located in the room was personal property taken from the stolen vehicle.
The 19 year old is currently in police custody and awaiting a bail hearing for the charges of theft of a motor vehicle, possession of stolen property, three counts of breaching his recognizance, and one count of breach of probation. A warrant is being sought for the 18 year old male for the charge of theft of a motor vehicle.
Constable Giovanni Sottosanti
Media Officer
Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 6168
Email: 168@police.sarnia.on.ca