Northern Ont. teen charged after attempted U-Haul theft
A North Bay teen is facing charges after an attempted theft of a U-Haul vehicle at a business on Lakeshore Drive last week.
The North Bay Police Service responded to a report of a suspicious person at about 12:23 a.m. on July 28.
'The individual was observed on CCTV footage attempting to access vehicles on the lot and causing damage to a U-Haul cargo van,' said police in a news release.
Officers reviewed the footage and gathered additional evidence at the scene before locating the suspect a short time later and taking him into custody without incident.
As a result, the 19-year-old man faces charges of attempted theft of a motor vehicle and failure to comply with a probation order.
The accused was held pending a bail hearing.
North Bay Police Service
A North Bay Police Service vehicle is parked outside of the city's police headquaters at night in this undated photo. (File photo/Supplied/North Bay Police Service)
Community collaboration praised by police
Inspector Scott McFarlane with North Bay police credited the business owner's swift action for the rapid, safe resolution of the incident.
'The business owner acted swiftly, which allowed our officers to quickly respond, investigate and locate the suspect within a short period of time,' McFarlane said. 'This is a great example of how the community plays a key role in supporting public safety and effective policing. Prompt action played a key role in bringing this situation to a safe and timely resolution.'
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