(PERTH EAST, ON) - The theft of a masonry mixer from a work site on May 5, 2018 in the Township of Perth East remains under investigation.
Members of the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) spoke with the owner, who believes that the mixer was removed during the early morning hours. The mixer is valued at approximately $5000.00 and would primarily be used at construction sites.
Residents are asked to contact police with any information.
It is well known that the warmer weather tends to coincide with a rise in criminal activity, particularly property crime. Property which is left unlocked or insecure is the easiest target for a thief to acquire. Criminals are constantly looking for unlocked "opportunities".
If you have information on this incident, please call police. Report suspicious activity or vehicles in your neighbourhood immediately by calling 1-888-310-1122. For emergencies, dial 9-1-1. Working together, we can reduce property crime in our communities.
Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at http://www.pc-crimestoppers.ca/, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.