(MIDLAND,ON) – The theft of an unlocked vehicle from a Fuller Avenue, Penetanguishene business was the start of a series of criminal investigations by officers from Huronia West and Southern Georgian Bay Detachments of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) between October 11- 13, 2024.

A Honda Odyssey was removed by an unknown person at approximately 5:37 p.m. from the parking lot of a Penetanguishene address October 11, 2024 which was investigated by members of the Southern Georgian Bay OPP Detachment. Further investigation of the parking lot surveillance footage identified the suspect.

Later on October 11, 2024 between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. an unlocked Sierra pick up truck was stolen from a residence in Clearview Township and later on October 11, 2024 was involved in a fail to remain two vehicle crash on Simcoe County 91 in Clearview Township.



On October 12, 2024 at approximately 11:13 a.m. the suspect returned to the Fuller Avenue, Penetanguishene in the stolen Sierra pick up and upon being identified, fled the scene diving in a dangerous manner through the parking lot and onto Fuller Avenue, Penetanguishene.

The accused Christopher James TRICCO 33 years of no fixed address was later arrested at a residence in Wasaga Beach and held for bail and will be appearing at a future date before the Ontario Court of Justice on the following criminal charges.

Theft of Motor Vehicle
Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 – in Canada (two counts)
Fail to Comply with Probation Order ( two counts)
Operation While Prohibited under the Criminal Code
Dangerous operation
Flight from peace officer
Operation While Prohibited under the Criminal Code
Mischief Under $ 5,000
Resist Peace Officer
Anyone having knowledge of drug or property related investigations is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122, opp.southern.georgian.bay@opp.ca or by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).You can submit your information online at https://www.crimestopperssdm.com/ Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display and you will remain anonymous. Being anonymous, you will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.00.

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