Aylmer Police have charged a 16-year-old male following the theft of a vehicle back on August 31st.
The incident in question took place when a 21-year-old male from Aylmer was at Optimist Park off Elm Street just after 1:05 a.m., and parked their unoccupied 2008 Pontiac, leaving the keys inside. The male suspect, who at the time was thought to be between 14 to 18 years of age, entered the vehicle and fled westbound on Talbot Street.
The car was later located on Springwater Road, where the suspect had crashed the vehicle into a eastbound ditch, causing heavy damage to the front end and right side.
With the assistance of Elgin County OPP, the 16-year-old male was identified and subsequently charged with theft.
