(PUSLINCH TWP, ON) – Two persons charged in connection with farmstand thefts.
On February 15, 2026, at approximately 10:00 p.m., the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a re-occurring theft at a local business on Sideroad 10 within Puslinch Township, specifically targeting the business’s farmstand positioned on a public road.
On March 22, 2026, a result of the investigation, two suspects have been identified, and one has been arrested in connection with these thefts:
Deborah SHIER, a 52-year-old from Cambridge has been arrested and is charged under the Criminal Code with:
- Theft Under $5000 (two counts)
SHIER was released from police custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Guelph on June 19, 2026.
Additionally, another 52-year-old from Cambridge, is charged under the Highway Traffic Act with:
- Driving while under suspension for unpaid fines
The accused is scheduled to appear in the Provincial Offences Court – Guelph, at a later date.
The Wellington County OPP is requesting anyone with information to call 1-888-310-1122.
Should you wish to be anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington at www.csgw.tips or toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS or 8477. If your information leads to an arrest, you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.