Two arrested for catalytic converter thefts

LEAMINGTON — A good surveillance system and a quick call to the Ontario Provincial Police are credited with assisting Leamington officers to arrest two people after a catalytic converter was stolen from a vehicle on Seneca Drive.

The theft occurred around 5:15 pm on December 28, and the surveillance system was able to provide patrol officers with a good description of the suspects and the vehicle involved.

A patrol officer later spotted a vehicle matching the description and conducted a traffic stop to investigate further.

As a result of the investigation two people were arrested and charged for possession of stolen property contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada.

A 56-year-old and a 36-year-old, both of Kingsville, are scheduled to appear on February 10, 2021 in the Leamington Ontario Court of Justice.

Anyone with information regarding this or any other incident is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at www.catchcrooks.com.