NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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ESSA TOWNSHIP - On June 27, 2021 at approximately 5:00 a.m., members of the Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a theft of a motor vehicle call from Margaret Street in Angus.
Information provided to police that a grey 2010 Chevrolet Silverado was stolen from a driveway.
Police immediately made patrols and located the vehicle in motion on Mill Street in Angus.
As a result of the investigation, 36-year-old James Smith, of Essa Township, has been charged with:
- Break and enter
- Theft over $5000 (of a motor vehicle)
- Possession property obtained by crime (over $5000) x2
- Possession break in instruments
- Trespassing at night
- Theft over $5000
Also as a result of the investigation, 38-year-old Brian Partridge, of Essa Township, has been charged with:
- Break and enter
- Theft over $5000 (of a motor vehicle)
- Possession property obtained by crime (over $5000) x2
- Possession break-in instruments
- Trespassing at night
- Theft over $5000
- Possession of a schedule I substance
Both accused were released and are scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Bradford on July 29, 2021.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation, or any criminal activity, is asked to contact the Nottawasaga OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers. When you contact Crime Stoppers you remain anonymous, you will never have to testify and you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.1-800-222-TIPS (8477)
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