OPP in the City of Kawartha Lakes say they arrested three suspects Monday who are believed to be connected to multiple vehicle thefts.
On Monday around 7:40 p.m., OPP say a witness called police after seeing two individuals allegedly steal the licence plates from a vehicle in the witness’s driveway.
Officers eventually located the suspect vehicle on Cork Road, just east of Downeyville. Police allege the vehicle fled the scene. Police said they briefly chased the vehicle but stopped the pursuit for public safety concerns.
OPP later found the vehicle on nearby St. Luke’s Road. Three suspects were seen fleeing on foot from the vehicle.
The OPP’s K-9 unit, supported by Emergency Response Team, tracked down and arrested two of the suspects. The third suspect was arrested by a front-line officer.
“The suspects are believed to be involved in a number of current investigations related to vehicle thefts,” OPP said Tuesday. “The investigation is ongoing and further details will be provided when available.”
Names of the accused and their charges were not released.
The individuals are scheduled to appear in court in Lindsay on Tuesday, OPP said.