Quebec Man Facing Charges After Northumberland OPP Recover Another Stolen Vehicle (Name Released)

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The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) recovered a second stolen vehicle on the same day.

On December 29, 2023, at approximately 5:50 p.m., OPP received a report of a possible stolen vehicle travelling eastbound on Highway 401 at Alnwick-Haldimand Township.

Officers located the vehicle, brought it safely to a stop and conducted an arrest of the driver.

Benjy BLAIN, 31-years-old, from Longueuil, Quebec, was charged with:

  • Theft of motor vehicle
  • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000
  • Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg at a future date.

Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or their local police. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stopper s at 1-800-222-8477 or submit information online at www.ontariocrimestoppers.ca

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