(THAMES CENTRE, ON) – Alert officer locates and recovers stolen vehicle in restaurant parking lot in Thames Centre. Driver from London facing charges.

On August 30, 2024, at 12:06 a.m., a member of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), while on general patrol, observed a suspicious vehicle, parked in a parking lot of a business at 3305 Dorchester Road in Thames Centre.

Investigation revealed the vehicle had previously been reported stolen out of Peel.

An individual was observed sleeping within the vehicle and was placed under arrest without incident.

As a result, Rajinder SINGH, a 29-year-old of London, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

· Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 – in Canada

· Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court (two counts)

· Fail to Comply with Probation Order

The accused was held for bail.

IF you see anything suspicious, the OPP can be reached anytime, anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122.

If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.

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