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Stolen property investigation results in arrest

From the Huntsville OPP:

The Huntsville Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested an individual after a report of a theft from a local business in the Town of Huntsville.

On September 30, 2024, officers of the Huntsville OPP Detachment began an investigation into a reported theft. A local business reported an employee stole over $60,000 in construction materials.

On October 2, 2024, the Huntsville OPP, with assistance from the Muskoka Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), recovered the stolen property in Haliburton.

As a result, Andy CLAYTON, a 62-years-old of Algonquin Highlands Township, was arrested and charged with: 

  • Theft Over $5,000
  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000
  • Fraud Over $5,000

The accused was released on an Undertaking and will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice at a future date.

Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit information online at www.ontariocrimestoppers.ca where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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