A man faces multiple theft-related charges following an investigation by Bancroft OPP.
As part of an investigation, OPP on March 17 executed a search warrant at a property in the Municipality of Hastings Highlands.
Investigators recovered a stolen 2018 Jayco travel trailer worth $50,000, along with a large quantity of stolen property including all-terrain vehicles, chainsaws, power tools, vessels, fishing gear, outboard motors and a generator.
“Owners of some items have already been identified and contacted, as they had earlier reported specific items missing or stolen,” the OPP reported on Wednesday.
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Steven Scott, 45, of Hastings Highlands, was arrested and charged with two counts each of possession of stolen property over $5,000 and possession of stole property under $5,000 and four counts of unauthorized possession of a firearm.
He was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in court in Bancroft on April 12.
Bancroft OPP say if you have been a victim of a break and enter or theft and have not reported missing items please contact them at 1-888-310-1122. Be prepared to provide proof of ownership of property by documents and/or written statements to police.
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“The Bancroft OPP detachment wish to remind you to record serial numbers of your property and firearms. If your property does not have a serial number mark it with an identifier and take photographs in case you do happen to be a victim of a theft or break and enter,” the OPP stated.
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