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Police thank public for help with theft investigation

The suspect in an Oct. 3 Wasaga Beach theft was identified by a member of the public
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The Huronia West detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police sent out a thank you to the public today for help in a recent theft investigation. 

Police put out a surveillance image and call for information at the beginning of the month as part of their investigation into a theft in Wasaga Beach on Oct. 3, 2023. Police said about $350 in items were stolen from a business on 45th Street S. 

Following the initial callout, police said they received information from the public that assisted in the case. Police confirmed a member of the public identified the suspect police were looking for.

According to the latest update from OPP on Oct. 31, some of the stolen items were recovered. 

"The Huronia West OPP would like to thank the public for their ongoing support and assistance," stated a news release from OPP.

The Huronia West OPP is committed to serving our province, including the Town of Wasaga Beach and the Townships of Springwater and Clearview. If you have any information about crime in our community, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit your information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display, and you will remain anonymous. You will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.