Man arrested after vehicle stolen in Midland
Ontario Provincial Police cruiser. (Source: OPP/File Image)
A Christian Island man is facing multiple charges in connection to the theft of a vehicle in Midland.
According to OPP, officers were called to Dominion St. around 10:30 p.m. Thursday after a vehicle was reported stolen. An officer spotted the vehicle shortly afterwards at the Olive and Elizabeth St. intersection.
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Police say backup was called to assist with conducting an impaired driving investigation.
A 31-year-old man from Christian Island is facing numerous charges relating to theft, obstruction and impairment.
The individual is due to appear in provincial court; however, a date was not provided.
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