Belleville Man Charged Following Multiple Thefts From Vehicles in Stirling
A 37-year-old Belleville man is facing multiple charges following an investigation into a series of thefts from vehicles in Stirling.
Members of the Central Hastings Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) launched an investigation after receiving several reports of items being stolen from vehicles in the areas of West Front Street and Church Street overnight between October 30th and October 31st, 2026.
As part of the investigation, officers obtained surveillance footage from the surrounding neighbourhood, which assisted police in identifying a suspect.
On November 1st, officers attended a residence in Stirling, where they recovered several items believed to have been stolen, including a laptop computer.
Charges & Accused
Following the investigation, Dereck Czaikowsky, 37, of Belleville, was arrested and charged with:
Theft under $5,000
Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000
Trespassing at night
Czaikowsky was subsequently released from custody and is scheduled to appear in court at a later date.
Police Seeking Additional Victims
Investigators believe there may be additional victims who have not yet reported thefts from their vehicles.
Anyone who experienced a theft or noticed suspicious activity in the affected areas during the overnight hours of October 30th into October 31st is encouraged to contact the Central Hastings OPP.
Residents can reach the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 to provide information or report an incident.
Police continue to encourage members of the public to report suspicious activity and ensure valuables are secured and kept out of sight when leaving vehicles unattended.
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