(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment is investigating a theft at a Cedar Drive, Turkey Point, Norfolk County, Ontario address.
On Thursday, August 14, 2014 at approximately 12:00 a.m., police received a call from a concerned resident after noticing that three youths had removed stops signs at Cedar Drive and Reserve Street. This intersection is controlled by 4 way stop signs at the intersection.
Street sign theft occurs when street signs are stolen, often to be used as decorations. Sometimes considered to be a prank, the theft is often costly and inconvenient. This is extremely dangerous to the motoring public and could have caused a serious or even fatal collision for anyone not familiar with the roadways in Norfolk County.
The three youths are all being described as mid to late teens, wearing shorts and t-shirts. Police are currently reviewing video footage in the area in an attempt to identify those responsible.
The Norfolk County OPP is continuing to investigate and is seeking the public’s assistance with this investigation. If anyone has any information they are being asked to contact the Norfolk County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.
Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1 – 800 – 222 – 8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at www.helpsolvecrime.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.