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OPP shut down two-month crime spree in the county

The Ontario Provincial Police have stopped a two-month crime spree allegedly carried out by two suspects.

Between May 15 and June 8, a pickup truck was stolen, several vehicles and garages were entered, personal items including cash, electronic devices, and garage door openers were stolen, and stolen debit and credit cards were used at stores.

The OPP estimates there were 35 victims and more than $10,000 in losses and damages.

A 31-year-old Amherstburg man now faces 93 charges including break and enter, theft of a motor vehicle, theft, mischief, failing to comply with a release order, and failing to comply with a probation order.

A Windsor man faces 81 charges. The 35-year-old faces similar charges, including 29 counts of use of a credit card and 30 of theft from a motor vehicle.

Both suspects will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor for a bail hearing.

Anyone who has information pertinent to the investigation should call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or go to www.catchcrooks.com.

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