NEWS RELEASE WELLINGTON COUNTY OPP
(TOWN OF ERIN, ON) – Three individuals from Erin have been arrested in connection to a vehicle theft investigation.
On April 20, 2026, at approximately 6:30 p.m., members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), responded to the report of a suspected stolen vehicle being located at a residence within Erin.
On April 21, 2026, members of the Wellington County OPP Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) executed a search warrant at the address and recovered the stolen vehicle.
As a result of the investigation, a 26-year-old from Erin, was arrested on April 23, 2026, and has been charged under the Criminal Code with:
- Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5,000 – in Canada
The accused was released from police custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of justice in Guelph on July 14, 2026.
A 23-year-old from Erin, was arrested on April 29, 2026, and has been charged under the Criminal Code with:
- Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5,000 – in Canada
The accused was released from police custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of justice in Guelph on July 24, 2026.
A 21-year-old from Erin, was arrested on May 2, 2026, and has been charged under the Criminal Code with:
- Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5,000 – in Canada
The accused was released from police custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of justice in Guelph on July 21, 2026.
The OPP can be reached anytime, anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122, or 911 in an emergency.
Should you wish to be anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington at www.csgw.tips or toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS or 8477. If your information leads to an arrest, you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.
