OPP find $200,000 stolen backhoe on barge in Detroit River

CTV News

17-06-2025

The Essex County OPP Marine Unit recovered a stolen backhoe in the LaSalle Channel of the Detroit River. (Source: OPP)
The Essex County OPP Marine Unit recovered a stolen backhoe in the LaSalle Channel of the Detroit River.
On Tuesday June 3, at 9 a.m., the marine unit was on patrol in the LaSalle Channel when they saw a 50-foot barge with a backhoe on board. As a vessel inspection was conducted, it was discovered that the backhoe was reported stolen from the Greater Toronto Area, it has an estimated value of $200,000.
As a result of the investigation, a 42-year-old LaSalle man has been arrested and charged with:
· Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000
The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor on July 15.
OPP is asking anyone who may have any information regarding this incident to contact them at 1- 888 - 310 - 1122.
Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1 - 800 - 222 - 8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at www.catchcrooks.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.