Stolen car leads to animal shelter break-in arrest

Police played a game of cat and mouse to catch some bandits.

It began on Monday when a Tottenham resident reported their car had been stolen from their driveway on Metcalf Crescent.

Shortly afterwards, the car's occupants were involved in a break-and-enter at a local Alliston Humane Society, where a quantity of cash and other items were taken.

Video surveillance of the break-and-enter showed one of the two suspects wearing a distinct disguise, including a balaclava.

A Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) with the Nottawasaga Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) spotted the car in Alliston on Wednesday.

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A street crime unit officer arrested the vehicle's occupants and recovered evidence of the theft.

The stolen vehicle was seized as evidence and to be returned to the owner.

A 35-year-old man of no fixed address was charged with theft under $5,000, breaking and entering, disguised with intent, two counts of possessing property obtained by crime under $5,000, and failing to comply with a previous release order.

A 31-year-old New Tecumseth woman was charged with possession of stolen property under $5,000.

The accused were held pending bail hearings.