OPP recover stolen copper wire and utility trailer, arrest suspect in eastern Ontario [Video]

A man is facing charges after copper wire and a utility trailer were stolen from a business in eastern Ontario Wednesday.

Police say they received a report alleging a break and enter at a local business in North Grenville, where a total worth of $15,000 of copper wire and utility trailer were stolen.

Officers were able to recover the stolen items in less than 24 hours after they executed a search warrant at a home in North Grenville. A 41-year-old man was arrested at the scene.

He has been charged with break and enter to commit an indictable offence, possession of property obtained by crime – over $5000 and possession of property obtained by crime – under $5000.

He remains in custody and is scheduled to appear in court Thursday.

The investigation is ongoing.