OPP Recover Collection of 16 Classic Cars Worth Over $3 Million

Following an investigation that was launched late last year, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) managed to recover a collection of 16 classic cars worth over $3 million earlier this month. Two individuals were arrested.

Among the cars were several first-generation Corvettes, a Ford F-1 pickup, some Ford coupes and more models. It remains to be determined if they suffered any damage after being stolen. The good news is that they will be returned to their rightful owners.

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According to a report from Global News, Robert Bradshaw, 54, and Gary Leblanc, 55, both of Stirling, Ontario, were charged with theft of motor vehicles over $5,000, fraud over $5,000, using forged documents and conspiracy to commit an indictable offense.

The two were released from custody and they are now due to appear in court later this year.

The large-scale, months-long investigation involved the OPP Fleet, Supply and Weapons Services Bureau, Central Hastings OPP Crime Unit and Emergency Response Team. Also providing assistance were the OPP-led Provincial Auto Theft and Towing (PATT) Team and Provincial Asset Forfeiture Unit (PAFU).