The North Bay Police Service has recovered property stolen from a vehicle and found more items believed to be stolen after executing a search warrant at a Fifth Avenue West residence. A man and a woman, who were also wanted on outstanding warrants, have been charged. Officers responded Nov. 2 after receiving a report of a theft from a vehicle parked outside a residence. “Through investigative efforts, officers identified the location of the stolen property in the 100 block of Fifth Avenue West,” police said in a Nov. 5 news release. The following morning around 9:30 a.m., police executed a search warrant at the Fifth Avenue residence. Property recovered “Officers recovered the property reported stolen and located a significant quantity of additional items suspected to be stolen,” police said. “Two individuals found inside the residence were also determined to have outstanding warrants for previous offences. Both warrants were executed at the scene.” A 34-year-old man and a 33-year-old woman have been charged with possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000 and possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5,000. The man was also charged with breach of recognizance and the woman was charged with violating a probation order. Both suspects are being held in custody pending a bail hearing. “This investigation is a perfect example of how we can work together with our community to address property crime,” said Insp. Jeff Warner. “The initiative taken in this investigation led to the recovery of stolen property, the discovery of additional items suspected to be stolen and the execution of outstanding warrants for individuals with a history of repeat offending. We are committed to bringing those responsible to justice.”
