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A Leamington man accused of breaking into a house and stealing a car is facing multiple charges after officers riding ATVs spotted him on the Chrysler Greenway.
The OPP Leamington detachment received a report March 7 about a break-in at a home in Comber.
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Police said that sometime between March 5 and March 7, someone gain entry to the home. They allegedly stole some electronics and a vehicle that was parked in the garage.
Police, including the Essex County OPP Community Street Crime Unit, started investigating and identified a suspect.
On March 15, officers from the Leamington detachment were on ATV patrol on the Chrysler Greenway when they spotted the suspect and arrested him.
A 42-year-old Leamington man is charged with possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000, and 10 counts of operation while prohibited.
Anyone with information about the case can call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. To provide anonymous tips, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or go to catchcrooks.com.
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