MOUNT FOREST – Police are looking for the public’s help to identify those responsible for a break-in and theft at a construction site here.
On Aug. 16, Wellington County OPP responded to a report of a break-in that had occurred sometime overnight at a building under construction on Dublin Street in Mount Forest.
Police say someone gained entry to the site and stole approximately $2,000 in tools and copper wire.
Anyone with information about this incident can contact the Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit a tip at www.csgw.tips.
Stolen dirt bike
ERIN – Police are seeking help to solve the recent theft of a dirt bike here.
On Aug. 13, Wellington County OPP received a report about the theft, which occurred sometime between Aug. 8 and 13.
Police say someone entered the garage of a residence on 5th Line in Erin and stole a red, white and black 2005 Honda CRF 250X with Ontario license plate GML14 and “unique stickers on the rear fender.”
Anyone with information about this incident can contact the Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit a tip at www.csgw.tips.
Not enough lifejackets
MAPLETON – Police are reminding the public about the importance of marine safety after charging the young driver of a boat with not nearly enough lifejackets on board.
On Aug. 14, the Wellington County OPP Marine Unit was conducting patrols on Conestogo Lake in Mapleton Township.
Police say officers stopped a boat that had 11 people on board, six of whom were under the age of 16.
“However, there were only four personal flotation devices (PFD) … also known as lifejackets, on the vessel,” police stated in a press release.
The 15-year-old boat operator from Milton was charged with operating a pleasure craft without copy of licence on board and operating a non-human powered pleasure craft without flotation device or lifejacket of appropriate size for each person on board.
The operator is to appear in Guelph court at a later date.
“[PFDs] save lives. We cannot emphasize this message enough. Not only must there be enough PFDs on a vessel for everyone on board, but you should also have it on, especially childre,” stated acting Wellington County OPP Inspector Steve Thomas.
“Most marine fatalities happen unexpectedly when a small boat capsizes, or someone falls overboard. A PFD left behind is not much use.”
Racing charge
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – On Aug. 6 at about 7:30am, a Wellington County OPP officer saw a vehicle that appeared to be traveling above the posted speed limit on Highway 6 here.
A 41 year-old-driver from Mississauga was charged with racing a motor vehicle and is to appear in Guelph court at a later date.
