NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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Front line officers, as well as members of the Community Street Crimes Unit (CSCU) of the Collingwood and The Blue Mountains detachment and Huronia West detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), have charged two people and recovered a large amount of stolen property as a result of an investigation in relation to thefts in the area.
The thefts and break and enters took place during the last few months at various construction sites in Springwater Township, Wasaga Beach and The Blue Mountains as well as from Canada Post mailboxes in The Blue Mountains and Collingwood area. The investigation led to the recovery of numerous items including hand tools, power tools, electronics, generators, compressors, small appliances and clothing.
Investigators are continuing to identify victims and have already returned several items to their rightful owners as the investigation continues.
Charged are:
- Thirty-year-old Stephanie Sheppey of The Blue Mountains; she is to appear on July 28, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice in Collingwood.
- Thirty-two-year-old Christopher Millett of Collingwood; he was held for bail on May 4, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice in Barrie.
Both are facing numerous charges related to the ongoing investigation.
If you have any information on this case or any other crime, you are asked to contact Collingwood/The Blue Mountains OPP at (705) 445-4321 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). You can submit your information online at www.p3tips.com or if you have any information on this crime or any other crime.
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