(PERTH SOUTH, ON) – On Wednesday February 8, 2017 shortly after 2:00 a.m. Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to an alarm at D & S Downham Equipment on Line 26 in the Township of Perth South.
Through the course of investigation, it was determined that suspect(s) attended the business and forcibly gained entry into the front showroom. Once inside, suspect(s) removed seven (7) Husqvarna chainsaws, two (2) Karcher pressure washers, two (2) Husqvarna leaf blowers, a Husqvarna push lawnmower and a Husqvarna 12.5 cubic foot dump trailer.
The value of the theft is estimated to be approximately $7,900 dollars.
The Perth County OPP is continuing to investigate this theft.
The Perth County OPP is requesting anyone with information that can assist police to call 1-888-310-1122 or (519) 393-6123. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at http://www.pc-crimestoppers.ca/, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.
The OPP is asking residents to be vigilant in recognizing suspicious people or vehicles that are in your neighborhoods. It is important for this information to get to police when the suspects may still be in the area.
When In Doubt – Call And Have Police Check It Out!
