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Man charged in $170K property crime spree

A Moraviantown First Nation man was arrested this week in connection with the theft of an estimated $170,000 worth of property.

A major investigation led by Lambton OPP resulted in the execution of a search warrant at two Moravian First Nation residences on April 24.

Police said they recovered a wide variety of stolen property linked to at least 20 break, enter and theft occurrences throughout Lambton, Elgin, Kent and Middlesex counties.

Recovered items included a pickup truck, motorcycle, two ATVs, two utility trailers, computers, cameras and gaming consoles, construction equipment and power tools, a generator, sporting equipment, and collectible hockey cards and figurines.

Anthony Snake, 47, faces numerous charges including break and enter, theft under $5,000, two counts of possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000, and 18 counts of possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000.

He remains in custody pending a court appearance in Sarnia June 6.

The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information is asked to call Lambton County OPP at 519-882-1011 or 1-888-310-1122, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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