NORTHUMBERLAND-Northumberland OPP officers have recovered two stolen vehicles in unrelated incidents.
On August 6, 2024, at approximately 8:45 p.m, police received a complaint from a member of the public regarding an abandoned passenger vehicle on Bay Street West in the Municipality of Trent Hills.
Officers confirmed the unoccupied vehicle had been stolen and reported to a neighbouring police service on July 29, 2024. The vehicle was recovered and transferred to the investigating service.
On the same evening at approximately 9:15 p.m., an officer was on patrol on King Street East in the Township of Cramahe when they received an Automated Licence Plate Recognition (ALPR) notification regarding a stolen vehicle. The passenger vehicle was confirmed to be recently stolen and police then observed the driver park the vehicle, exit and walk away from officers when they attempted to communicate.
47-year-old Katherine De Jesus from Grimsby, was arrested and charged with:
–Â Â Â Â Â Â Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000
–Â Â Â Â Â Â Drive motor vehicle – no licence.
The vehicle was recovered and the accused is due to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg at a future date.
