Lambton to consult on shelter location
Trucks, trailers and snow plows recovered by Lambton OPP
March 3, 2022
Lambton OPP have tracked down a lot of stolen vehicles but have yet to lay any charges in the incidents.
Lambton OPP has found over $400,000 worth of stolen property in February alone. That includes eight trailers, three pickup trucks, two snow plows, a tractor and a skid steer. Much of the recovered property was able to be returned to rightful owners, officials say.
No charges have been laid yet but the investigation continues.
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