Thief steals vehicle and gets caught in Seaforth

Accused broke dealership window in Goderich and stole vehicle off lot

 

A Goderich resident remains in custody on numerous charges following a recent theft of an automobile investigation conducted by Huron County OPP.

Last Friday around 7:35am Huron County OPP was contacted by an employee of a car dealership in Goderich that reported a mischief and theft.

Investigators learned a suspect had smashed out a showroom window and found the keys to a car on the lot and proceeded to drive away.

Immediately officers began patrolling for the stolen vehicle and 3 hours later the suspect was located with the stolen vehicle in Seaforth.

Officers were able to arrest the suspect and take him into custody. A search incident to the arrest found the accused was in possession of suspected methamphetamine, hydromorphone and a pellet gun.

A 29 year old male of Goderich has been charged with the following offences:

  • Break, Enter a place – commit indictable offence
  • Mischief Under $5,000
  • Theft of Motor Vehicle
  • Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine
  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Hydromorphone
  • Fail to comply with Probation Order- Two Counts

The accused remains in custody for a future court date at the Ontario Court of Justice in Goderich.