Dufferin OPP have charged 2 men for the theft and trafficking of catalytic converters, following a crime spree that covered the GTA and Southern Ontario.
An incident last September initiated a month long investigation, into several other thefts of catalytic convertors, by the Dufferin Community Street Crime Unit.
The investigation revealed that the two suspects were stealing catalytic convertors and then trafficking the stolen property in East Gwillimbury.
The following property was recovered:
· 24 catalytic converters
· $6320.00 in cash
· 2 cellular phones
· 2 stolen licence plates
· 1 utility trailer
· Multiple tools consistent with catalytic converter theft
A 38- year-old male from East Luther has been charged with:
· Robbery
· Theft Under $5000.00- 17 charges
· Mischief Over $5000.00 – 17 charges
· Possession of Property Obtained by Crime – 5 charges
· Trafficking in Property Obtained by Crime – 2 charges
A 49-year-old male from East Gwillimbury has also been charged with:
· Possession of Property Obtained by Crime
· Trafficking in Property Obtained by Crime
The accused are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville, in March.
