A vehicle reported stolen on the 401 in Northumberland County was recovered and a Scarborough resident was charged early Halloween morning.
On October 31 at approximately 4:15 a.m., OPP officers responded to a report of a stolen passenger vehicle travelling eastbound on Highway 401 from Bowmanville.
The driver failed to stop for multiple OPP cruisers and exited the highway before coming to a stop on County Road 30 in the Municipality of Brighton, where officers safely took the individual into custody.
The vehicle had been reported stolen from the Greater Toronto Area two days prior.
As a result of the investigation, Toir Bikzad, 30, of Scarborough, has been charged with the following offences:
Possession property obtained by crime over $5,000
Possessing proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5,000
Dangerous operation – three counts
Flight from peace officer – two counts
Failure to comply with release order – four counts
The accused was held for bail to to appear in Cobourg Court.
If you have any information regarding a criminal offence please contact the OPP or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
(BROCK ORMOND)
