Social media post helps OPP track down stolen RV

Ontario Provincial Police says social media played a role in the recovery of a stolen RV in Brant County.

Police say a resident contacted Waterloo police to report their RV trailer had been stolen on July 10. The owner then posted the details of the theft on social media.

Investigators say someone who saw the post online contacted the owners after spotting the unique trailer.

Police executed a search warrant at a home on Mount Pleasant Rd. on July 13 and located the vehicle.

A 40-year-old man from Brant County has been charged with possession of property obtained by crime.

Police are reminding anyone with information about any crime in the area to contact OPP at 1-88-310-1122.

#BrantOPP were happy to assist the owners of this RV get their property back after it was stolen from a Waterloo Region address. Thanks to members of the public who shared the social media post and helped locate the RV in @BrantCommunity. #communitypartners ^cv pic.twitter.com/g2IDE1G2CC

— OPP West Region (@OPP_WR) July 15, 2021