NEW TECUMSETH — An Alliston man is accused of stealing more than $65,000 worth of vehicles, tools and other items.
On Jan. 2, Nottawasaga OPP says it launched an investigation after a Kubota diesel side-by-side was stolen and a GPS tracker was pinging at an Alliston address.
On Tuesday at about 5:25 p.m., police say a search warrant was executed at the address and the stolen Kubota was found in the garage along with the following items, believed to be stolen, with a total value of $65,810:
- Kubota RTV ($21,000)
- Enclosed trailer ($5,000)
- Three red Honda dirt bikes ($8,000)
- Green Kawasaki dirt bike ($3,500)
- Honda generator ($4,500)
- Four Stihl trimmers ($2,280)
- Two Stihl quick-cut saws ($3,600)
- Stihl chainsaw ($300)
- Two Hilti jackhammers/drills ($5,000)
- Echo backpack leaf blower ($400)
- Milwaukee band saw ($530)
- Milwaukee rotary hammer ($1,000)
- Wacker Neuson plate tamper ($2,200)
- Honda snow blower and pressure washer ($2,500)
- MTD snow blower ($500)
- Hilti electrical box ($1,500)
- Assorted brand-new Milwaukee power tools ($4,000)
Michael Brito, 29, has been charged with possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000 and obstructing a peace officer.
None of the allegations have been tested in court.
The accused is scheduled to appear in court Feb. 20.
Police are looking to identify the owners of the stolen items shown and listed.
Anyone with information is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Information can be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or crimestopperssdm.com.
