Police Looking For Owners Of Recovered Construction Tools And Bath Tubs

(TOWN OF NEW TECUMSETH, ON) – The Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit executed a warrant on July 28, 2017 at an address in Tottenham.

During the execution of the warrant, over 60 construction tools and machinery were seized along with 2 bath tubs. The items ranged from nail guns, drill sets, chainsaws, generators, air compressors and construction saws all of various brands. A small quantity of Heroin was also located during the search and seized.

Richard WITTICK, age 34 and Laura PATERSON, age 29, both from Tottenham have been arrested and charged with:

Possession of Stolen Property over $5000

Possession of Heroin

Both were released from custody and will attend a future court date at the Ontario Court of Justice in Bradford.

Police are requesting assistance from the public to locate the lawful owners of the property that was seized. If you are the owner of any construction type equipment that was stolen this year and filed a report with a police service or know anything about this incident, please contact Detective Constable HARRIS of the Nottawasaga OPP Community Street Crime Unit at 705-241-8645. You can remain anonymous and call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or online at https://www.tipsubmit.com/start.htm.

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