NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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Between Feb. 3, 2021, and Feb. 13, 2021, the Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police investigated three separate thefts from vehicles. All three occurred to vehicles that were parked near a trail access point while the victims were out for a walk on the trails.
The first incident occurred on Feb. 3, 2021. The victim was parked on Gill Road in the Township of Springwater, between the hours of 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. Upon returning from their walk, the victim noticed that the window was broken and a purse was taken.
On Feb. 6, 2021, a second vehicle was entered by also having its window broken. This vehicle was parked in the lot at the Minesing Wetlands Conservation Area located on Vespra Valley Road north of Snow Valley Road in the Township of Springwater. This incident occurred between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Identification and valuables were taken.
On Feb. 13, 2021, a third vehicle had its window smashed while parked along Gill Road in the Township of Springwater. This occurred at approximately 1:00 p.m. while the owner was out hiking on a local trail.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information regarding the investigation is asked to contact the Huronia West Detachment of the OPP at 705-429-3575 or toll-free at 1-888-310-1122.
The Huronia West OPP values your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about unlawful activity, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. To remain anonymous, please contact Crime Stoppers at: www.crimestopperssdm.com or call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
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