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London Man Arrested on Outstanding Warrants

London police say a man wanted on outstanding arrest warrants was found and taken into custody Monday afternoon outside the Flying J truck stop on Highbury Ave. South.

31-year-old Gregory Vanalstine was arrested just after 3:30 pm. Vanalstine was wanted for:

  • theft under $5,000
  • theft over $5,000
  • utter threats to cause death
  • fail to comply with probation
  • take motor vehicle without consent
  • two counts of driving while disqualified
Police note Vanalstine has since been charged with mischief not exceeding $5,000 after allegedly causing damage to a cruiser after the arrest, and that charges are pending in relation to incidents leading up to the arrest.

Police are not releasing further information at this time as the investigation is ongoing.  Anyone with information is asked to call London Police Service at (519) 661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS(8477).

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