Catalytic convertors stolen

Kawartha Lakes Police are investigating after two catalytic converters were reported stolen from vehicles sometime during the overnight hours of August 30 into the morning of August 31, 2022.

Officers were made aware that the catalytic converters were stolen from vehicles parked at a Highway 35 South business in Lindsay. Catalytic converters are part of a motor vehicle’s emission system, located between the engine and muffler.

The public is encouraged to remain vigilant and report suspicious activity or individuals to police immediately. Anyone with information is asked to contact Kawartha Lakes Police Service at 705.324.5252 or Crime Stoppers to leave information anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at khcrimestoppers.com.

Male arrested for threatening to damage property

On Monday August 29, 2022 at 1:09pm Kawartha Lakes Police received a complaint of a threat from an employee of a Kent Street West business in Lindsay. It was reported the accused had been panhandling outside the business. An employee of the business told him they would contact police the next time he was on the property. As the male walked away, he threatened to burn the building down. 58-year-old Ronald Hotchkiss of Lindsay has been charged with uttering threats to damage property. The accused will appear at the Ontario Court of Justice, located at 440 Kent Street West in Lindsay on October 10, 2022.