PUSLINCH – Police have released footage of thieves flipping vehicles on their sides and catalytic converters being stolen from a gravel pit in Puslinch last month.
On Jan. 13, Wellington OPP reported a gravel pit was broken into the night prior and on-site equipment was used to aid in the theft and catalytic converters were stolen.
#wellingtonOPP release footage of Catalytic Converter Thefts (Jan13'23), images of vehicles being flipped and audio of thieves. If you can recognize suspects by speech, please call 1-888-310-1122 or @CSGWtips ^JC @wellingtncounty @TwpPuslinchON pic.twitter.com/5J5nri7zPG
— OPP West Region (@OPP_WR) February 9, 2023
Wellington OPP released footage on Thursday showing a suspect using a forklift to flip several pickup trucks on their sides. There is also video showing two people walking through the property, examining items and buildings on site. These two can also be heard talking to each other.
Catalytic converters are part of a vehicle’s exhaust system and precious metals inside are said to be valuable to recyclers.
At the time, police said seven full-size pickup trucks were tampered with.
Wellington OPP ask anyone who recognizes those seen and heard on the video or with any information to contact them at 1-888-310-1122 or to contact Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington.
Thieves flip vehicles for catalytic converters @TwpPuslinchON pit ^JC @wellingtncounty @CSGWtips pic.twitter.com/i1o1IXE4IH
— OPP West Region (@OPP_WR) January 13, 2023
