NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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TOWNSHIP OF PUSLINCH - On Friday, Oct. 19, 2018 at approximately 9:30 a.m. members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police received a report of a break, enter and theft at a gravel pit located on Concession 2 in the Township of Puslinch.
Investigation revealed that between the hours of 6 p.m. on Oct. 18 - 9:30 a.m. on Oct. 19, 2018, unknown suspects caused extensive damage to two gravel crushers by cutting and removing all the copper cables from the machines. A locked utility trailer was also entered and the majority of power and hand tools were stolen.
The theft is estimated at approximately $15,000 as well has caused grievous financial hardship for the property owner.
OPP is asking anyone with information regarding this incident to contact Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. If you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip online. Crime Stoppers tips are eligible for cash rewards of up to $2,000.
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