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A 63-year-old male has been arrested for theft and possession of stolen property from a local construction site.
On November 18, 2024, members from the Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of stolen equipment and tools from the Taranis Construction site located in Lyon Township. After further investigation, officers with assistance from the Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) executed a search warrant at a residence in Red Rock, ON on November 19, 2024.
As a result, Giuseppe ABATECOLA, 63-years-old of Red Rock was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with
- Theft Over $5000.00
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime under $5000.00
He was released from custody and scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Nipigon.
If you observe suspicious activity or have any information related to stolen property, call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or visit www.ontariocrimestoppers.ca. If you submit a tip through Crime Stoppers, you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.
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