(TOWN OF MINTO, ON) -On Wednesday December 9, 2020, at approximately 4:00 p.m. the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a break and enter to a shed at a residence located on Bell Street in Palmerston.
It was reported that the locked shed was entered sometime after 10:00 p.m. the night before. Unknown suspects cut off a lock on the shed and removed a power washer.
The property owner later secured the shed with a new lock.
On Sunday December 12, 2020 at approximately 11:00 a.m., OPP received a report of another break and enter to the same shed. The second break and enter occurred overnight after 9:30 p.m. December 11, 2020. Again, a lock was cut and a yellow Champion generator was stolen.
OPP continue to investigate and is asking anyone who may have noticed any suspicious persons or vehicles, or may have any information regarding this incident to contact them at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or leave an anonymous message at www.csgw.tips where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.