ONTARIO-The OPP has recovered a stolen vehicle and charged one individual following a traffic stop on Highway 401.
On March 12, 2026, shortly before 11:00 a.m., officers were on patrol on Highway 401 eastbound in the Township of Alnwick/Haldimand when the in‑cruiser Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) system alerted them to a stolen vehicle according to police. The passenger vehicle had been reported stolen one week earlier from a location in Quebec according to police.
The vehicle was stopped by officers, and the driver was taken into custody.
35-year-old Ali Duval from Blainville, Quebec has been charged with:
- Theft of motor vehicle
- Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000
The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg in April.
ALPR technology is now installed in OPP patrol vehicles and plays a vital role in enhancing public safety. These systems automatically scan license plates and compare them against databases to identify stolen vehicles, suspended drivers, missing persons, and other public safety concerns. Officers receive real-time alerts, allowing for swift and informed action on Ontario’s roads.
