Stolen tractor recovered

MEAFORD/GREY HIGHLANDS — On January 15, 2024, at 5:36 a.m., the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police responded to a report of a stolen John Deere tractor from a property in the Municipality of Meaford.

Police learned that a tractor which was utilized for snow removal had been stolen from a parking lot sometime between 11:00 p.m., and 5:00 a.m. At 5:36 a.m., the Grey Bruce OPP were called advising that the tractor was observed and being followed by a citizen in the Municipality of Grey Highlands.

Police attended the area and as a result, two individuals were taken into custody without incident.

Tamara Flynn, 29-year-old from the Municipality of Meaford has been charged with the following:

·      Theft over $5000

·      Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000

·      Failure to comply with undertaking

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on February 22, 2024.

Elliot Kavanagh, 39-year-old from the Municipality of Meaford has been charged with the following:

·      Theft over $5000

·      Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000

·      Possession of property obtained by crime

·      Fail to comply with probation

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on February 22, 2024.

For safety reasons, the Grey Bruce OPP does not recommend citizens follow stolen vehicles, rather call the OPP at 1-888-310-112 and report the last known location and direction of travel.