Two arrested in connection with stolen vehicle in Quinte West

A traffic stop in Quinte West resulted in the recovery of a stolen vehicle and the arrest of two people.

Quinte West OPP stopped a vehicle on Wallbridge-Loyalist Road near the Highway 401 exit around 4 a.m. Thursday morning where investigation revealed the vehicle was stolen.

The two occupants, both from Quebec, were arrested and face several charges.

Gabrielle Dostie, age 25, from Quebec, was charged with:

Possession property obtained by crime over $5000
Drive motor vehicle – no licence
Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available
Driving motor vehicle with liquor readily available

Rebeka Deneault Gilbert, age 19, from Quebec, was charged with the following offences:

Possession property obtained by crime over $5000
Possession of a forged document with intent

The accused were held in custody for a bail hearing on Thursday.

OPP say thieves are constantly developing new methods to facilitate vehicle thefts.

Some recommendations to prevent vehicle thefts include:

Park vehicles in a locked garage as most vehicles are stolen from a driveway.
Use a steering wheel lock, which will also work as a visual deterrent.
Install a lock on your car’s data port (a simple device that can be purchased online and blocks access to the vehicle’s computer port).