(WEST PERTH, ON) – On February 6, 2017 Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were notified of the theft of numerous hand and power tools from an unlocked outbuilding on a rural property on Line 16 in the Municipality of West Perth.
Investigation revealed that the thefts occurred between December 20, 2016 and February 6, 2017. Numerous items were taken including a Stihl MS440 chainsaw, a Stihl 039 chainsaw, an Echo backpack style blower and a Hypertherm Powermax 45 Plasma Cutter. The suspect (s) also took 1900 liters of diesel from a fuel tank on the property.
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.
Remember, if you see something, say something. If you see suspicious activity or behaviour in your neighbourhood, report it.