One individual is facing charges following a property-related investigation by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Grey Bruce Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU).
On January 15, 2025, members of the Grey Bruce OPP CSCU identified a property located on Sideroad 5 in Chatsworth Township, which was found to contain a significant number of stolen commercial motor vehicles (CMVs).
The Grey Bruce OPP CSCU executed a search warrant at the site, where they seized and recovered several tractor-trailer trucks, sixty-three CMV trailers, and ten passenger vehicles in various stages of disassembly. The investigation into the status of the recovered vehicles remains ongoing. The total value of the recovered property at this time is estimated at over $2.6 million.
Amardeep BHAATI, 41-years-old of Grand Valley is charged with the following offences:
- Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000 – in Canada (51 counts)
- Altering/destroying/removing a vehicle identification number (8 counts)
- Fraudulent concealment (8 counts)
The accused was arrested and released and is scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on February 27, 2025.
The Grey Bruce OPP is requesting anyone with information or if you observe the vehicle to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.
