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Trailer stolen from Warwick found in Sarnia

November 29, 2024

Lambton OPP have charged a Sarnia woman after the theft of a trailer from Warwick Township.

Police received word early in November that the 2023 Salem camper had been stolen. It’s worth about $80,000.

Tuesday, police executed a search warrant on Plank Road and found the trailer.

Danielle Smith, 27, of Sarnia has been charged with possession of stolen property. She’ll be back in court Jan. 2.

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