A case that started with a stolen wallet from a car in Oakville has resulted in several arrests and the recovery of numerous suspected stolen items, according to the Halton Regional Police Service.
Officers got a report in late March after someone had their wallet taken from their vehicle, and the victim’s credit cards were later used without permission. As the investigation unfolded, authorities identified Kathleen Rand and Daniel Gignac.
Rand was arrested on May 11th. During her arrest, police discovered multiple pieces of stolen identification in her possession.
Two days later, investigators carried out a Criminal Code search warrant at an Oakville home where they apprehended six people, including Gignac. Police recovered methamphetamine along with a significant amount of suspected stolen goods from the residence.
Among the items seized were six e-bikes, gasoline generators, power tools, gift cards, and other property believed to be linked to criminal activities.
Rand, 22 years old and from Oakville, faces several charges:
Theft of Credit Card (2 Counts) Unauthorized Use of Credit Card Data (2 Counts) Possession of Property Obtained by Crime – Under $5000 Possession of Identity Documents Possession of Property Obtained by Crime – Over $5000 Possession of Property Obtained by Crime – Over $5000 – Trafficking Possession of a Controlled Substance – Methamphetamine Failure to Comply with Probation Order
Gignac, 40 years old and from Burlington, is charged with:
Theft of Credit Card (2 Counts) Unauthorized Use of Credit Card Data
Police also charged Kaleb Sciranka, Dennis Costa, Renee Hamilton, Kevin Witts, and Michael Tekic with:
Possession of Property Obtained by Crime – Over $5000 Possession of Property Obtained by Crime – Over $5000 – Trafficking Possession of a Controlled Substance – Methamphetamine
All those accused were held for bail hearings in Milton.
The investigation continues as officers work to find the rightful owners of the stolen items. Police are asking anyone who owns an e-bicycle or has information about this case to get in touch with Detective Constable Derek Mizener from the Risk Mitigation Team at derek. mizener@haltonpolice. ca
Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers. “See something? Hear something? Know something? Contact Crime Stoppers” at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or online.
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