Thieves caused thousands of dollars in damage to a building in Puslinch after backing through the front door of a business and stealing power trimmers and generators.
A stolen getaway vehicle was later found on fire, having been abandoned, police said.
Thursday, at approximately 12:05 a.m., Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police responded to a report of a theft from a business in Aberfoyle.
It was reported two pickup trucks attended the store.
One backed through the front entrance before three suspects loaded trimmers, a power blower and generators before fleeing.
One of the vehicles was located abandoned and on fire a short time later, police said.
The vehicle had been reported stolen in Guelph.
Police are seeking to ID the second vehicle, a silver GMC pickup that was last seen travelling south on Brock Road South (Highway 6).
Suspects have been described as:
- male, wearing a red camo jacket and blue pants
- male wearing dark clothing, green gloves and a hoodie
- male wearing a dark grey jacket and a dark winter tuque and dark face mask
Preliminary estimates put damages to the building near $50,000, police said.
OPP are asking anyone with information related to this crime or who has access to surveillance footage in this area to contact Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.
Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip online at www.csgw.tips. You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.
