Multiple charges laid against individual from Sioux Lookout following report of stolen truck

Tim Brody - Editor

A 32-year-old Sioux Lookout resident is facing multiple charges after police say the individual stole a motor vehicle from a residence in town.
Police shared in a media release issued on the Ontario Provincial Police – North West Region Facebook page, “On March 21, 2024, officers from the Sioux Lookout OPP, Dryden OPP, and Lac Seul Police Service collaborated to respond to a report of a stolen truck. Through public reports of aggressive driving and responses to a Facebook post issued by the OPP, officers safely located the vehicle.”
Following investigation, a 32 year old from Sioux Lookout was arrested and charged with:

• Theft of a Motor Vehicle
  
• Two counts of Possession of Property Obtained by Crime
  
• Obstruct Peace Officer
  
• Fail To Comply with Release Order
  

“Thank you to everyone who took the time to report their road safety concerns. The Big Four, including excessive speed, impaired driving, distracted driving, and misuse of seatbelts, are the leading causes of death or injury on OPP-patrolled roadways. Anyone observing a driver operating a motor vehicle in a dangerous manner is encouraged to contact the police so that we can mitigate this serious safety hazard from our roadways,” Ontario Provincial 
Police noted.