Brantford police, with assistance of Six Nations Police Service, have arrested a man and recovered one stolen trailer.
On Monday, May 16, at around 6:30 a.m., a dump trailer was reported stolen from an Icomm Drive parking lot.
Police located the trailer the same day at around 1:20 p.m. at a location on Sour Springs Road, Ohsweken. A search warrant was executed and the trailer was recovered.
As a result of the investigation, 25-year-old Matthew Cowan of Ohsweken stands charged with possession of stolen property over $5,000.
Police say investigation also revealed that between Monday, April 12, and Monday, May 16, there have been 19 trailer thefts reported in Brantford.
The types of trailers reported stolen include utility trailers, dump trailers, enclosed trailers, flatbed trailers and camper trailers. Police say to date they have recovered two of the stolen trailers, leaving 17 trailers currently outstanding.
Police say it is unknown whether there is a connection between the thefts.
Anyone with information related to the theft of a trailer is asked to contact police at 519-756-7050.
