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Stratford man charged after police say he tried to steal vehicle

Stratford Police say a 27-year-old man faces several charges after he tried to steal a vehicle.

Just before 4:30 Sunday morning, police say they were contacted by a resident on Robertson Drive in Stratford after a man had tried to steal the resident’s vehicle that was parked in the driveway.

Police say damage was found to have been caused to the vehicle and several items were missing from inside of it.

A description of the suspect was obtained by police and they say they eventually located him hiding in a backyard close-by.

He was identified as a 27-year-old from Stratford and he was arrested and charged with several offences including Mischief under $5 thousand, Trespass by Night and Resist Arrest.

Police say he was brought to their headquarters and held for a bail hearing.

Casey Kenny
Casey Kenny
A graduate of the Broadcast Journalism Program at Loyalist College, Casey has worked in newsrooms across the country for 20 years. Stops along his radio adventure include Ottawa, Calgary, Vancouver, North Bay, Stratford and now Kemptville. Casey is also a veteran play-by-play announcer and is the Voice of the Kemptville 73's Hockey Team. A proud uncle of eight nieces and nephews, Casey is happy to call Kemptville home now.

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