GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Police are looking for help to identify five suspects after a number of items were stolen from vehicles in separate incidents in Rockwood and Eden Mills last weekend.
The thefts all took place in the early morning hours on Oct. 15.
Rockwood
Wellington County OPP responded to multiple reports of vehicle entries overnight on Juniper Street and Drenters Court in Rockwood.
“Video surveillance obtained showed three individuals entering multiple vehicles in that area at approximately 2am,” police stated in a press release.
“All the vehicles entered were unlocked and no damage to any of the vehicles was reported.”
Police say about $600 worth of “miscellaneous items” was stolen from the vehicles.
“In one instance, doorbell camera footage shows the three suspects attempting to gain entry to a residence using a set of keys that was stolen from a vehicle parked in the driveway,” states the OPP release.
Suspects enter a vehicle in a Rockwood driveway on Oct. 15. Submitted photo
Eden Mills
Later that morning, at about 3:30am, two suspects stole “miscellaneous items as well as personal identity documents” from a vehicle parked in the driveway of a Park Street home in Eden Mills.
“A vehicle of interest, a light-coloured sedan, was seen in the area prior to the theft,” police stated.
Two suspects enter a vehicle on Park Street in Eden Mills just after 3:30am on Oct. 15. Submitted photo
Report ‘all criminal occurrences’: OPP
OPP officials say the local Community Street Crime Unit is investigating the above incidents.
Anyone with information can call Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.
To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit a tip online at www.csgw.tips. Tip providers may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.
Police are reminding county residents to lock their vehicles and to report “all criminal occurrences, even if they seem minor in nature.”
Many reports can be made online at www.opp.ca.
