NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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SEVERN - The Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested and charged two males after a theft from a vehicle in Coldwater.
On June 8, 2020, just after 8:30 p.m., police were called to attend the Coldwater area for a theft of a wallet from a vehicle. The victim observed a male walking on his property towards his car parked on the driveway.
He also noticed another male in a wheelchair on the roadway out front of his house.
The victim went outside and searched his vehicle and found that his wallet was missing. The suspects had left the area. Police were given a description of the suspects, and they were located by Police a short time later. Upon arresting the suspects, police recovered the victim's property.
As a result, Joseph Teschner, age 29, of Coldwater is charged with:
- Theft under $5000, contrary to section 334(b) of the Criminal Code
- Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000, contrary to Section 354(1)(a) of the Criminal Code
- Fail to comply with undertaking, contrary to Section 145(4)(a) of the Criminal Code
The accused was held for a bail hearing on June 09, 2020.
Also Kenneth MacLeod, age 60, of Coldwater is charged with:
- Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000, contrary to Section 354(1)(a) of the Criminal Code
The accused was released on a Form 10 undertaking and was set to appear on Aug. 18, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice, Orillia.
The Orillia OPP want to remind the public of the importance of locking car doors at all times. To further protect your property, park your vehicle in a well-lit area, consider installing video equipment to record your property and don't leave valuables in your vehicles. Items that are commonly targeted are sunglasses, loose change, wallets and small electronics. It only takes a few seconds for someone to enter and search your unlocked vehicle.
The Orillia OPP is committed to serving our province by protecting its citizens, upholding the law and preserving public safety. If you have any information about crime in our community please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. If you wish to report a crime online you can go online to opp.ca/reporting, or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).
You can submit your information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com if you have any information on this crime or any other crime. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display and you will remain anonymous. Being anonymous, you will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.00.
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