Jonathan GROSSE – Theft X6, Theft Of Motor Vehicle X2, Weapons, etc. etc

Members of the Ontario Provincial Police Essex County Street Crimes Unit have arrested and charged a 23 year old Leamington man with 16 Criminal Code offences for his involvement in thefts committed throughout Essex County. On June 7th, police commenced their investigation following the theft of a motor vehicle and numerous thefts from motor vehicles in Lakeshore. Over the past 3 weeks there were several other similar occurrences in Tecumseh, Kingsville and Leamington. Through investigation, police were able to identify the accused. He was arrested in Windsor on June 24th in a stolen vehicle.

Jonathan GROSSE 23 of Leamington is facing the following charges

Theft from a motor vehicle – 6 charges

Possession of Property Obtained by Crime – 4 charges

Theft of a Motor Vehicle – 2 charges

Break and Enter – 1 charge

Possession of a weapon dangerous to the public – 1 charge

Unauthourized use of a credit card – 1 charge

Resist arrest – 1 charge

Possession of a controlled substance – 1 charge (Controlled Drugs and Substances Act)

“During the past several weeks Essex County OPP has investigated a series of motor vehicle thefts that have been occurring throughout the County. While this arrest is significant I encourage the public to remain extremely vigilant in not leaving your vehicle left unlocked. Observations as to any suspicious activity should immediately be reported to the police. A vehicle is an expensive asset and should at all times be safeguarded to ensure that it is readily available for your use and not the criminal element. Don’t become a victim of opportunity for it only takes a few seconds for someone enter your family vehicle and remove all your possessions. As we would expect you to secure your home we urge you to keep your vehicle locked.” Inspector Glenn Miller.

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