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Three theft suspects identified and arrested after traffic stop

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Ontario Provincial Police cruiser at night. (OPP_CR)

A traffic stop in Collingwood Wednesday evening led to the arrest of three suspects who were previously wanted for a theft incident at a local grocery store.

According to Ontario Provincial Police, Collingwood and Blue Mountains detachment officers pulled a vehicle over at around 11:30 p.m. near the High Street and First Street intersection.

Police say the officers had prior knowledge of the driver, as he was wanted in relation to a theft incident at a local Metro store.

Upon further investigation, police say a second passenger in the vehicle was also involved in that theft incident, and a third passenger was a suspect in a separate theft at Living Water Resorts.

All three were arrested and charged with theft under $5,000. They were released with conditions and are scheduled for court dates in late April.