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Charges laid following vehicle theft, police say

Accused was also charged with driving a motor vehicle without a licence
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A 21-year-old Mount Forest man faces charges after Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police responded to a reported vehicle theft from a residence on Henry Street in Mount Forest.

As a result of the investigation a suspect has been charged with theft of motor vehicle, possession property obtained by crime over $5,000 and failure to comply with undertaking, contrary to the Criminal Code, a news release stated. Further, the accused was also charged with drive motor vehicle - no licence contrary to the Highway Traffic Act.

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Guelph on June 6.

Any person with information regarding this incident should contact the Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit a tip online