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No violations found by OPP after candidates flyer removed from mailbox in Tecumseh

image.jpg-1.18652949 Photo from a Tecumseh, Ont. resident's surveillance camera shows Ward 1 candidate Daniel Hofgartner removing his municipal election opponent’s campaign flyer from a mailbox. (Source: Nikki Cragg) (Photo from a Tecumseh, Ont. resident's surveillance camera shows Ward 1 candidate Daniel Hofgartner removing his municipal election opponent’s campaign flyer from a mailbox. (Source: Nikki Cragg))

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An investigation began after receiving a complaint about a flyer removed from a mailbox by Tecumseh council candidate Daniel Hofgartner.

The OPP Tecumseh Detachment have completed their investigation relating to a theft report during the municipal election campaign in Tecumseh.

An investigation began after receiving a complaint about a flyer removed from a mailbox by Tecumseh council candidate Daniel Hofgartner.

As a result of the investigation, OPP said they have not found any violations regarding the Municipal Elections Act of Ontario.

A criminal investigation was also conducted and as a result, the OPP will not be pursuing charges at this time.

The OPP is requesting anyone with information regarding this incident to contact Tecumseh OPP at 1-888-310-1122.