On March 31, 2018, several unknown suspects attended a commercial business in the Bristol Circle and Coventry Rd area of Oakville. The suspects forced open a work trailer and stole over $5,000 worth of power tools. The suspects were observed on video fleeing from the scene in a white pick-up truck.
On April 2, 2018, The Halton Police received information that the stolen tools were posted for sale on Kijiji. The Halton Police coordinated a meeting with one of the suspects resulting in the recovery of over five thousand dollars worth of tools.
Joel MONGRAIN (36) from Caledon was arrested and charged with Possession of Property obtained by Crime over $5000 and Breach of Probation and held for bail.
Anyone who may have additional information concerning this investigation of stolen power tools can contact Halton Regional Police Detective Mike Tidball at 905-825-4747 ext. 2275. Tips can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers "See something? Hear something? Know something? Contact Crime Stoppers" at 1-800-222-477 (TIPS) or through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca.
Please be reminded that all persons charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.