(MUNICIPALITY OF WEST PERTH, ON) – Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers were called to an agricultural construction site along Road 179 south of Line 32 west of Mitchell, where tools were discovered stolen from a construction trailer.
It was determined that sometime between 5:30 p.m. on Thursday February 04, 2016, and 9:30 a.m. on Friday February 05, 2016, an unknown person entered an unlocked work trailer belonging to the contractor. A number of power hand tools were stolen from the trailer with an estimated value of $5,500
Stolen tools and equipment:
DeWalt black/yellow 20volt battery and charger
DeWalt 20 volt, double battery and charger
DeWalt black/yellow 20 volt impact and drill
DeWalt black/yellow 20volt drill
4 Milwaukee red 18 volt Lithium Ion, Impacts and drills
2 Paslode red framing nailers
Stiletto hammer
Hilti tool set
Sunglasses
The Perth County OPP has investigated a number of similar thefts from construction trailers at rural and agricultural job sites. Although it may be convenient for contractors to leave trailers filled with tools at these sites, criminals also take advantage of the convenience. The majority of tool thefts from these trailers have occurred from sites that are poorly lit, have low volumes of traffic and have no nearby residences. Contractors are urged to remove their trailers when leaving uninhabited or un-surveilled job sites at night.
The Perth County OPP is requesting anyone with information about this theft to contact them at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), and you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000