(CALEDON, ON) – Members of the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid charges in connection to a stolen vehicle investigation.



On August 23, 2024, Caledon OPP received information from the Town of Caledon By-Law Enforcement on a ‘chop shop’ with a stolen 2021 Lexus RX350 in pieces at a rural property on The Gore Road in the Town of Caledon. On August 29, 2024, the Caledon and Nottawasaga Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), Caledon Community Response Unit (CRU), Provincial Auto Theft and Towing (PATT) Team and with the assistance of the Equite Association (Formerly the Insurance Bureau of Canada) executed a search warrant at the property and recovered the stolen Lexus RX350 and a stolen 2022 Toyota Tundra also in pieces, as well as offence related property was seized. As a result, three parties were arrested, and the estimated value of property recovered was $120,000.



Afamefuna OKORIE, 38, of Mississauga was charged with:

• Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5000 – two counts

Sochima UGWUAGBO, 24, of Mississauga was charged with:

• Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5000 – two counts

Chidera OGBU, 44, of Etobicoke was charged with:

• Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5000 – two counts

The accused parties are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on October 3, 2024, for their first appearance.

If you suspect illegal activity in your neighbourhood, call 1-888-310-1122 or 911 for emergencies. You can also provide information anonymously by contacting Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.peelcrimestoppers.ca.

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