St. Thomas, ON – Thursday September 28th 2023
As the result of an investigation into a theft from a motor vehicle, 33 year old Aaron Watt has been arrested.
On Tuesday September 26th 2023, St. Thomas police were called to investigate a theft that occurred from a commercial motor vehicle. It was reported that sometime between September 22nd and the morning of September 26th, a commercial work truck parked in the Southwick Street public parking lot was entered and had specialized tools and personal protective equipment stolen.
The total value of the items stolen exceeds $8,000.
STPS Property Crime Unit entered into the investigation and we’re able to locate two of the stolen items on the popular buy and sell site, Facebook Marketplace. As a result Watt was arrested and charged with:
- One count Trafficking in stolen goods
- One count Possession of property obtained by crime
- One count Fail to comply with probation order
He was transferred to police headquarters where he was processed on the charges and held for a court appearance where he was then released by the courts with a future court date.
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