RIDE check in Kincardine results in recovery of stolen truck

(KINCARDINE, ON) - Nov. 17, at 12:22 a.m., the South Bruce OPP was conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) check on Queen Street, Kincardine.

During the operation, a vehicle in the area was checked by police. The vehicle had been reported stolen.

As a result of the investigation, Andrew McALLISTER, 28, of Owen Sound, has been charged with the following offences:
 

• Possession of stolen property over $5000, CC 355(a)
• Fail to comply with release order, CC 145(5)(a) - three counts
• Fail to comply with probation order, CC 733.1(1) - two counts
• Unauthorized possession of a weapon, CC 91(2)
• Use plate not authorized for vehicle, HTA 12(1)(d)
• Drive while under suspension, HTA 53(1)

The accused was held for a bail hearing and subsequently remanded into custody.

*THESE CHARGES HAVE YET TO BE PROVEN IN COURT*

The South Bruce OPP is requesting anyone with information to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.