Ontario Provincial Police have charged a 35-year-old forklift operator from Brantford, Ontario, in connection with the theft of approximately $100,000 worth of raw materials from a local manufacturing facility. The arrest followed a two-month investigation by the OPP's Brant County detachment.
According to police, the suspect allegedly stole copper and aluminum materials from his employer over a period of several months. The thefts were discovered during a routine inventory audit, prompting the company to contact authorities.
The accused, whose name has not been released to protect the integrity of the ongoing investigation, faces charges of theft over $5,000 and possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000. He was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in court in Brantford on July 15, 2026.
Police believe the stolen materials were sold to scrap metal dealers. Investigators are working to recover the proceeds and are urging anyone with information to contact the OPP or Crime Stoppers anonymously.
