Two Suspects Were Arrested as a result of a Stolen Vehicle Investigation

Brockville – On December 1st, 2025, approximately 9:10 pm, Brockville Police received a call from a concerned motorist who was nearly struck by a 2026 GMC Sierra pickup truck as it was driven out of the parking lot of the Riverside GM dealership on Stewart Blvd.

The truck had been stolen from the dealership and fled at a high rate of speed, cutting off other motorists and travelling at a high rate of speed before leaving Brockville East along the 401 highway.

Within minutes, staff at Riverside were able to provide police with excellent footage that showed the truck thief was driven to the scene by a 2022 White Ford F-150 with a distinctive contractor’s cap on the back. Using the civilian witnesses’ detailed information, the video surveillance from the dealership and with the assistance of the dealership provided GPS information, police were able to recover the stolen vehicle parked at a local grocery store in Prescott.

Moreover, with the assistance of the Grenville County OPP, the individuals responsible for the theft of the truck were located and arrested at the Ultramar gas bar in Prescott. Benjamin BELAND (44), from Quebec, now faces charges including:

• Theft of a Motor Vehicle contrary to section 333.1 (1) of the Criminal Code,
• Dangerous Operation contrary to section 320.13(1) of the Criminal Code,
• Mischief under $5000 contrary to section 430(1) of the Criminal Code,
• Possession of Break-in Instrument contrary to section 351(1) of the Criminal Code,
• Possession of a device for the purpose of committing theft contrary to section 333.2(1) of the Criminal Code and
• Breach of Probation contrary to section 733.1(1) of the Criminal Code.

Eric Quintin (45), from Quebec, faces charges including:

• Theft or Motor Vehicle contrary to section 333.1(1) of the Criminal Code,
• Mischief under $5000 contrary to section 4301(1) of the Criminal Code,
• Possession of Break-in Instrument contrary to section 351(1) of the Criminal
  Code,
• Possession of a device for the purpose of committing theft contrary to section 333.2(1) of the Criminal Code and
• Fail to Comply with Undertaking contrary to section 145(4)(a) of the Criminal Code.

Both men have a significant criminal history, which includes theft and property crimes. They were both held for bail and remanded to later dates in December.

The Brockville Police Service wishes to commend the civilians who immediately contacted police when they observed what they believed to be a stolen vehicle driving dangerously.

Further, the quick response and assistance of staff at Riverside GM and the Grenville County OPP resulted in the arrest of the two accused persons within 1 hour of the reported theft.

The result of this cooperation was the recovery of a high-value vehicle, the arrest of two responsible persons and the seizure of one of the accused vehicles as offence-related property.

This occurrence serves as a standout example of the great work that can be accomplished when members of the Brockville community work together to prevent and solve crime.