One person has been charged after a stolen vehicle was recovered on Highway 401 on Friday in the Quinte West area.
Just before 5:00 a.m., members of the Quinte West OPP fielded reports of a suspicious vehicle indicating the vehicle may have been stolen.
Officers located the vehicle travelling eastbound on Highway 401 and conducted a traffic stop near Beechwood Road overpass with assistance from the Lennox & Addington County OPP Detachment. The vehicle was safely recovered, and one individual was taken into custody.
As a result of the investigation, Benoit Gaudreault, 54 years old of Quebec, has been charged with possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000
The accused was held in custody and is scheduled to appear for a bail hearing in Belleville Court.
The investigation remains ongoing. Police are seeking information regarding a second vehicle believed to have been associated with this incident.
Police would like to thank the member of the public who reported the suspicious activity. Prompt reporting of suspicious vehicles and behaviour plays an important role in preventing crime and assisting police investigations.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation or any other investigation is encouraged to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.
