Male arrested for mischief, theft and use of credit cards

A 40-year-old Hamilton man is facing 22 charges after breaking into vehicles.

Between February 4 and February 19, 2023, the Kawartha Lakes Police received six reports of vehicle windows being smashed and items stolen, including credit cards. The stolen cards were used at a number of local businesses and online to make purchases. Officers were able to identify the suspect with the assistance of video surveillance. As a result of an investigation, 40-year-old Matthew Grant of Hamilton has been charged with mischief under $5000 X6, theft under $5000, use of credit card X9 and fail to comply with probation X6.

The accused remains in custody and will appear at the Ontario Court of Justice, located at 440 Kent Street West in Lindsay on Friday February 24, 2023.