Quinte West OPP – Person Charged in Theft of Bike Investigation (Name Released)

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The Quinte West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual with theft.

On September 10, 2023, at approximately 10:00 p.m., officers responded to a business on 2nd Dug Hill Road, Trenton for a report of an unattended bicycle being stolen. Further investigation resulted in a suspect being identified. On September 17, 2023, a person was arrested.

James MERRILL, 38 years old from Q uinte West, has been charged with theft under $5000.

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville on October 5, 2023.

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