BREAK AND ENTERS IN COLLINGWOOD

(COLLINGWOOD, ONTARIO) Officers from the Collingwood and The Blue Mountains detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are currently investigating break and enters in the Town of Collingwood and are asking for the public’s assistance in solving these crimes.

The first break and enter took place overnight from the 17th to the 18th of July 2014 at the Orthopedics Sport Institute on Ontario Street. The culprit(s) forcibly gained entry into the premises and stole some cash from the business.

The second break and enter took place overnight from the 18th to the 19th of July 2014 at the Collingwood Barber Shop on Hurontario Street. The culprit(s) forcibly gained entry into the business and stole some cash from that location as well.

The third incident took place overnight from the 18th to the 19th of July 2014 at an insurance office located on Hurontario Street. The culprit(s) forcibly gained entry into the property however did not steal any items from this location.

If anyone has information on these incidents, they are asked to contact the Collingwood and The Blue Mountains O.P.P. at (705) 445-4321 or Call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (1-800-222-8477) or submit your information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com if you have any information on this crime or others.

Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display, you will remain anonymous. Being anonymous, you will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.00.

For theft/B&E prevention tips please visit www.opp.ca and enter ‘cpted’ in the search engine on the website. The search will yield numerous tip sheets on preventing break and enter incidents for both businesses and private residences.

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