Mattawa man, 51, charged after police seize stolen property
A Mattawa, Ont., man has been charged after police found stolen items, including an off-road vehicle and trailer, on his property.
Officers from the North Bay detachment of the community street crime unit started investigating Oct. 2, Ontario Provincial Police said in a news release Thursday.
The investigation stemmed from "an occurrence involving several stolen items located on a property associated to the accused."
During a search of a property on Highway 533 in Mattawan Township, police found and seized a 2012 Tracer ultralight travel trailer, a 2021 Can-Am UTV, two generators, a compound bow and a crossbow.
The items recovered had previously been reported stolen, OPP Const. Neal Turner told CTVNewsNorthernOntario.ca in an email.
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As a result, the 51-year-old male suspect was charged with four counts of possessing property obtained by crime, possession of a firearm contrary to a prohibition order, cocaine possession, and failing to comply with a release and probation order.
The accused was remanded following a bail court appearance in North Bay on Oct. 2.
"Anyone with any information regarding this investigation is asked to please contact the North Bay OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Reference # RM24240107," OPP said.
"Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit information online at www.nearnorthcrimestoppers.com. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display, and you will remain anonymous. You will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000."
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