Stolen Vehicle Recovered – Scott Mackenzie Arrested

(GREY BRUCE, ON) – An individual was arrested and charged after a vehicle that was stolen from the Toronto Police Service area on March 1, 2024, was located in the City of Owen Sound.

On March 1, 2024, Toronto Police Service sent a “Be On the Lookout” (BOLO) for a stolen white Ford Transit van to the police services in the area. On March 2, 2024, at 12:06 a.m., the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) observed the stolen vehicle being driven in the City of Owen Sound. The Grey Bruce OPP attempted a traffic stop on the stolen vehicle by activating their lights, but the stolen vehicle continued without stopping. The stolen vehicle finally stopped when a second OPP vehicle arrived.

Scott Mackenzie, 48-years-old of Thunder Bay was charged with:

·      Theft of motor vehicle

·      Theft over $5000 of a motor vehicle

·      Flight from police

·      Driving while under suspension X2

·      Insecure load

·      Drive motor vehicle, fail to display two plates

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on March 28, 2024.

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