London police cruiser. (File photo by Miranda Chant, Blackburn News)London police cruiser. (File photo by Miranda Chant, Blackburn News)
London

London police recover $20,000 worth of stolen property

London police say an officer with a keen eye led to more than $20,000 in stolen property being recovered.

On Monday, a uniformed officer saw a man seated in a car in a parking lot on Wellington Road near Bradley Avenue.

The officer could clearly see boxes of electronics in the car that the officer believed were stolen from a business not far away on Dearness Drive over the weekend.

Police say when the officer arrested the man, break and enter tools, a replica firearm, and 14 rounds of ammunition were found in the car.

The car was also stolen, according to police.

https://twitter.com/S_Williams001/status/1471169377718476801

A 26-year-old London man faces the following charges:

Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000; Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000; Possession of break in instruments; Possession of firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibition order; and Failing to comply with release order.

He's been remanded into custody.

Read More Local Stories

Upgrades completed at the blue rink at Clearwater Arena. October 3, 2025. (Photo courtesy of the City of Sarnia)

Scoreboard, Nov 15

The Leafs wrapped up a historic, winless 0–6–0 homestand with a 1–0 shutout loss to the Edmonton Oilers.

Province providing Family Service Kent $586K

The funding will be used to expand the organization's Senior Trustee Program, which provides trusted, practical financial support to seniors experiencing cognitive decline, isolation, or financial vulnerability.

Detail blue line with puck on ice hockey rink. © Can Stock Photo / fotoduki

Scoreboard, Nov. 14

Loads of local hockey action, and Canada punched a ticket to the semis of the IIHF Women's World Championship.