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They owned their cars for years. Now Ontario police say they’re stolen property [Video]

Ontario Provincial Police have seized dozens of classic cars across the province they say were stolen. CBC’s Jonathon Gatehouse investigates what’s going on, and uncovers a tangled criminal case and a trail of devastated owners.

Wayne and Mona Evoy have an empty space in their garage, and a hole in their hearts.

The shiny, black 1934 Ford Coupe was more than just a car to the Napanee, Ont., couple: It was an escape.

“Wayne’s wanted one of those his whole life,” said Mona. “It was meant for him to take me to get ice cream. Just to go for nice drives at night, and on the weekends. Something to enjoy now that the kids were grown, and we had time for ourselves.

“Date night at Dairy Queen,” she adds, with a smile. 

The car was purchased after years of scrimping and saving for $30,000 cash in June 2021. 

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