STOLEN VEHICLE SPOTTED IN DRIVE-THRU 26-108144

STOLEN VEHICLE SPOTTED IN DRIVE-THRU
Two Londoners arrested

LONDON, ON (October 27, 2026) – Members of the London Police Service arrested two after a stolen vehicle was spotted in a drive-thru near the downtown core yesterday morning. 

On Monday, October 26, 2026, at approximately 3:45 a.m., a vehicle entered a drive-thru in the area of Oxford Street West and Wharncliffe Road North followed by an officer in an unmarked cruiser. 

While in the drive-thru, the officer learned that the vehicle was stolen. The officer followed the vehicle, requested additional resources, and the vehicle was stopped in a nearby laneway. Both suspects were taken into custody without incident.

As a result of the investigation, Ryan Robert Mercer, 46, and Amber Leigh Cottrelle, 37, both of London, have been charged jointly with possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000.

Amber Leigh Cottrelle has additionally been charged with fail to comply with release order and possession of a Schedule 1 substance. 

Both of the accused have upcoming court dates.

Anyone with information in relation to this incident is asked to call the London Police Service at (519) 661-5670.

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