[STOLEN] Canadian Police Recover Several Corvettes in $3 Million Bust

May 30, 2024

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[STOLEN] Canadian Police Recover Several Corvettes in $3 Million Bust

Photo Credits: Ontario Provincial Police (Facebook)

Two thieves with an apparent fondness for first-generation Corvettes and other vintage vehicles have been arrested in Canada, according to Ontario authorities.

At least two C1 Corvettes – one black and one red – were among the estimated $3 million worth of stolen classics recovered by the Ontario Provincial Police earlier this month.

A vintage Ford F-1 pickup and several classic Ford coupes were also included in the 16 vehicles seized by police following a months-long investigation that began in 2023.

OPP arrested Robert Bradshaw, 54, and Gary Leblanc, 55, who are facing charges of theft of motor vehicles over $5,000, fraud over $5,000, using forged documents and conspiracy to commit an indictable offense. Leblanc also received another charge for uttering threats. They have since been released from custody and will appear in court later this year.

OPP says its extensive investigation resulted in a search warrant issued on May 14 at an address in Stirling, a rural community 15 miles north of Belleville and about 280 miles east of Lambton County.

Fortunately, the vehicles don’t appear to have been damaged by the suspects, and authorities hope they can be returned quickly to their rightful owners.

The large-scale investigation continues by a number of divisions within OPP including the OPP Fleet, Supply and Weapons Services Bureau, Central Hastings OPP Crime Unit and Emergency Response Team, with additional assistance from the OPP-led Provincial Auto Theft and Towing (PATT) Team and the OPP-led Provincial Asset Forfeiture Unit (PAFU).

Source:
OPP / Facebook via RoadandTrack.com

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