Amherstburg man one of two accused after alleged "crime spree" around county

Ontario Provincial Police Arrest two.

Two men, including one from Amherstburg, have been arrested and charged with numerous offenses after what the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) allege was a “crime spree” by the two accused.

The two individuals were arrested by Essex County OPP Aug. 12 in relation to multiple investigations throughout Essex County. It is alleged that between May 15 and July 8, the accused were involved in a crime spree in Lakeshore, Tecumseh and Essex which affected 35 victims and caused over $10,000 in losses and damages. 

The OPP says the charges are in relation to the theft of a pickup truck, entering several unlocked and locked vehicles and garages, stealing cash, personal items, electronic devices and garage door openers and then purchasing items at retails stores with stolen debit and credit cards.

A 31-year-old Amherstburg man has been charged under the Criminal Code with 93 charges, including three counts of Break and Enter a Place commit Indictable Offence, Break and Enter Dwelling House commit Indictable Offence, Theft Over $5,000 of a Motor Vehicle, three counts of Disguise with Intent, 30 counts of Theft Under $5,000 from a Motor Vehicle, three counts of Mischief Under $5,000, eight counts of Operation While Prohibited - Legal Restriction, Operation While Prohibited, 22 counts of Use of Credit Card, 14 counts of Fail to Comply with Release Order and four counts of Fail to Comply with Probation Order.

A 35-year-old Windsor man has been charged under the Criminal code with 81 charges, including three counts of Break and Enter a Place commit Indictable Offence, Break and Enter Dwelling House commit Indictable Offence, Theft over $5,000 of a Motor Vehicle, two counts of Disguise with Intent, 29 counts of Use of Credit Card, 30 counts of Theft Under $5,000 from a Motor Vehicle, three counts of Mischief Under $5,000, eight counts of Fail to Comply with Probation Order and four counts of Fail to Comply with Release Order.

Police say both of the accused remained in custody for a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor.

Investigators are asking anyone who has any information to this investigation or any other investigation to contact Essex County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

If you wish to remain anonymous, you can submit an online tip at www.catchcrooks.com or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

Amherstburg man one of two accused after alleged "crime spree" around county

By RTT Staff