Communiqué – The Hawkesbury Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested five potential vehicle thieves in Hawkesbury.

On June 4, 2022 at 2:30 a.m., on Main Street in the Town of Hawkesbury, officers intercepted five individuals in a vehicle who were in possession of tools that facilitate the theft of vehicles.

The accused’s are facing charges, under the Criminal Code of Canada.

Roland JEUDY, 18-year-old male from Montreal, Quebec, is facing:

·        Possession of Automobile master Key tool

·        Possession of break in instruments

·        Possession of proceeds from property obtained by crime under $5,000

·        Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court (3 counts)

·        Failure to comply with Undertaking

Jaheed PHANOR, 18-year-old male from Montreal, Quebec, is facing:

·        Possession of Automobile master Key tool

·        Possession of break in instruments

·        Possession of proceeds from property obtained by crime under $5,000

A 17-year-old male from Montreal, Quebec, will be facing: (because he is a youth his name cannot be published)

·        Possession of Automobile master Key tool

·        Possession of break in instruments

·        Possession of proceeds from property obtained by crime under $5,000

Another 17-year-old male from Montreal, Quebec, will be facing:

·        Possession of Automobile master Key tool

·        Possession of break in instruments

·        Possession of proceeds from property obtained by crime under $5,000

Delphin TSOMBA TABONA, 18 year old male from Brampton, Ontario, will be facing:

·        Possession of Automobile master Key tool

·        Possession of break in instruments

·        Possession of proceeds from property obtained by crime under $5,000

The accused’s were released from custody and are scheduled to appear at the L’Orignal Court of Justice on July 6, 2022

You can help prevent theft by following some crime prevention tips:

·           Always roll up your vehicle’s windows, lock the doors and pocket the key.

·           If you have a garage, use it and lock the door as well as your vehicle.

·           Park other vehicles behind your high value vehicle to act as a deterrent to thieves.

·           Install an aftermarket anti-theft device in your vehicle in a location not easily visible.

·           Install a third-party GPS tracking device in the vehicle.

·           Keep your vehicle key fobs in a Faraday Box.

·           Never leave your vehicle unattended while it is running.

Be sure to take precautions to protect your vehicle and vehicle contents from theft.