Orillia OPP arrested a man quickly after a vehicle was stolen from a local business today.
Around noon, officers were dispatched to a Murphy Road business after reports of a theft of an unlocked vehicle.
"Police attended the area within minutes after receiving the call and patrolled the area in efforts to locate the stolen vehicle," OPP stated in a release.
"Shortly after police received information that a black pick-up truck was located on Highway 11 S/B and Line 15, police attended and confirmed it was the stolen vehicle in question. The suspect was not with the vehicle."
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Police say with help from the canine unit and emergency response team, the suspect was caught close by.
A 39-year-old Brampton man was arrested and charged with:
- Theft of Motor Vehicle Contrary to Section 333.1 of the Criminal Code.
- Adult Obstruct Peace Officer Contrary to Section 129(a) of the Criminal Code
He was held in custody for a bail hearing.
