There was a big police response to a vehicle theft in Kincardine early this morning.
South Bruce OPP say they were called just before 5.a.m., about a pick-up truck with an attached livestock trailer, that was reported stolen from an address on Sideroad 15 North in the Municipality of Kincardine.
Police say the vehicle was abandoned in the area of Bervie Sideroad and Concession 5 and the driver then fled on foot.
Police called in their canine unit and members of the OPP West Region Emergency Response Team.
The OPP posted on social media this morning they were in the area conducting an investigation.
They say a 27 year old North Huron man was located and arrested.
He’s charged with the following:
Theft over $5,000
Dangerous Operation
Operation While Prohibited
Fail to Comply with Probation Order – two counts
Theft under $5,000
Driving while under suspension
Failure to Comply with Undertaking
The accused was held for a bail hearing and then remanded into custody.
The South Bruce OPP is requesting anyone with information to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.