Cruiser camera, tips from public help police locate stolen vehicle in eastern Ontario

Ontario Provincial Police say this truck was reported stolen from the Toronto area. It was found near Perth, Ont. on Tuesday. (OPP/X)

A 29-year-old Quebec woman is facing charges after tips from the public helped police find a stolen vehicle west of Ottawa.

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) say an Automated Licence Plate Recognition (ALPR) system in a cruiser alerted the officer to a stolen vehicle being driven on Highway 7, west of Perth, at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday.

“The vehicle had been reported stolen in the Toronto area,” police said. “It was eastbound and the driver was able to avoid numerous attempts to stop the vehicle. It continued eastbound at a high rate of speed.”

Police say with the help of tips from the public, officers located the vehicle and the driver on Ebbs Bay Road in Drummond-North Emsley Township.

“A female was located attempting to flee the area on foot,” the OPP said.

The suspect is facing charges of possession of property over $5,000, dangerous operation of a vehicle, flight from police, operation while prohibited and possession of break in tools.

She was scheduled to appear in court in Perth on Wednesday.