(WALKERTON, ON) – On December 22, 2021 at 4:27 a.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a theft report from an address along Third Street in Walkerton. A Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) had just been taken from the driveway.
A South Bruce OPP officer on patrol saw the vehicle in the town of Walkerton. The cruiser emergency lighting was activated, but the driver didn’t stop.
A short time later, the vehicle was observed along Bruce County Road 19 in Brant Township. The cruiser emergency lighting was activated and the vehicle stopped. The driver was taken into custody without incident.
Francis REINHART, 30-years-old, of no fixed address was charged with:
- Theft of Motor Vehicle
- Flight from Peace Officer
- Drive while Prohibited
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime
The accused was held in custody pending the results of a bail hearing scheduled for December 22, 2021.
The stolen vehicle has been returned to its rightful owner.