Manitoba man charged after police stop stolen vehicle on Hwy. 17

Ontario Provincial Police recovered a stolen vehicle on Highway 17, in North Shore Township on January 30, 2025, as a result of a traffic complaint. (Supplied/Ontario Provincial Police)

A 40-year-old man from Winnipeg has been charged after police conducted a traffic stop on Highway 17 in North Shore Township.

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) said in a news release that members of the East Algoma detachment received a complaint about a speeding black SUV crossing the centre line at about 6:30 a.m. on Jan. 30.

“Police stopped the SUV and after further investigation determined that the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) had been changed,” OPP said.

Police subsequently located the original manufacturer’s VIN, identifying it as a stolen vehicle.

The Range Rover was reported stolen from the King City area of southern Ontario on Nov. 10, 2024.

The vehicle was towed away by police.

As a result of the investigation, the Manitoba man was charged with possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000.

The accused is scheduled to appear in court in Elliot Lake on March 6.