(NORTH PERTH, ON) - Members of the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a theft from a construction site in the Municipality of North Perth.
The theft occurred in the village of Newry during the mid-morning hours on June 1, 2018. A generator being used at the construction site was removed from the area.
The generator is described as a red and black Honda, model EU2000i. The carrying handle is cracked and noticeably bent. The words J. E. GABEL are spray painted on the side. The stolen equipment is valued at approximately $2000.00.
The Perth County OPP is asking residents in the area who may have observed suspicious activity or vehicles on that date to contact police at 1-888-310-1122.
Property crime can occur at any hour of the day or evening. Secure your property whenever possible, and report suspicious activity or vehicles in your neighbourhood immediately to police. For emergencies, dial 9-1-1. Working together, we can reduce property crime in our communities.
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