Police blotter: Brant OPP search for arson suspect after vehicle fire in Scotland

Arson investigation underway after vehicle set on fire in Scotland

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Brant OPP are turning to the public to help identify a suspect after a vehicle was set on fire in the village of Scotland on the weekend.

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Police say someone attended a property on Oakland Drive in the early hours on Saturday, Feb. 24 and intentionally set fire to a vehicle parked in the driveway.

Police responded at about 1:37 am

“Witnesses were able to provide a description of the person of interest stating that they were wearing dark pants, and a light-colored hooded sweatshirt with the hood pulled up,” police said.

Anyone with information about the suspect or the incident is asked to contact the Brant County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Those wishing to remain anonymous, can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or leave an anonymous tip online at www.helpsolvecrime.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Man facing theft charges in taxi fare incident

A Brantford man is facing theft charges after Brant OPP investigated a reported taxi fare theft.

The incident occurred Saturday morning. Police identified a man who said he was not able to pay the taxi fare. The man was given a chance to secure the funds but was unable to do so, said police.

A 57-year-old Brantford man was subsequently charged with theft under $5,000.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the Brant County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Those wishing to remain anonymous, can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or leave an anonymous tip online at www.helpsolvecrime.com.

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