A person from Milton has been charged following the recovery of a stolen vehicle in Quinte West.
OPP officers stopped a vehicle on the 401 in the early morning hours on Thursday and investigated, arresting the driver for being in possession of a stolen vehicle.
26-year-old Raghav Sharma faces charges of possession property obtained by crime over $5000, trafficking in property obtained by crime, using, dealing and acting on a forged document, driving while under suspension and driving a vehicle with cannabis readily available
He will appear in Belleville Court at a later date.
Quinte West OPP is offering tips and recommendations to prevent vehicle thefts, including the following:
Park vehicles in a locked garage as most vehicles are stolen from a driveway
Use a steering wheel lock, which will also work as a visual deterrent
Install a lock on your car’s data port (a simple device that can be purchased online and blocks access to the vehicles computer port).
(BROCK ORMOND)
