Man Charged with Theft of a Motor Vehicle
On January 25, 2022, officers with Patrol Services charged 38-year-old Jordan Forbes with theft of a motor vehicle.
Around 3:00 p.m. on January 24, 2022, officers responded to reports of a break and enter of a residence in the 400 block of Old Garden River Road. Upon arrival, officers discovered several items had been stolen, including a pickup truck, bank cards and jewellery.
Around 1:00 a.m. on January 25, 2022, officers observed a pickup truck, matching the description of the one reported stolen from Old Garden River Road, stuck in snow on Northland Road. A man was next to the truck and was identified as the accused. Further investigation determined it was the truck reported stolen and the accused was arrested.
A subsequent search found the accused to be in possession of a bank card and jewellery reported stolen from Old Garden River Road and a small quantity of suspected methamphetamine.
The accused is charged with,
- Theft of a Motor Vehicle
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime over $5,000
- Break and Enter
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000
- Theft of a Credit Card
- Unauthorized Possession of a Credit Card
- Possession of a Controlled Substance
- Breach of Probation – Failing to Keep the Peace and be of Good Behaviour
He was held in custody pending a bail hearing.