(North Stormont) – As a result of an ongoing investigation into reports of theft of gas incidents, Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry (SD&G) Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an adult male.
On April 18, 2016 at approximately 4:26pm, SD&G OPP officers responded to a report of a theft of gas incident at a Service Station on Highway 138, North Stormont Township (Monkland Esso). Investigation indicated that a patron had fueled his vehicle and left the area without paying. Further details revealed the same person/vehicle had committed the same act on April 9, 2016. In both occurrences, the vehicle was observed heading east on County Road 43. On April 20, 2016, the suspect vehicle/driver was intercepted in North Stormont Township.
Corey PETTINELLA (40) of South Stormont Township was arrested and is charged with;
– Theft Under $5000 (2 counts)
He was released and scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Cornwall on July 5, 2016. SD&G OPP wish to thank the public for the tips received following the publishing of the information via local media.
Anyone with information regarding the person(s) responsible for any incident should immediately contact SD&G OPP at 1-888-310-1122.
Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call CRIME STOPPERS at 1-800-222-8477 where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.