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CRIME OF THE WEEK: $50K damage caused in break-in

Pickup backs through front of store in Jan. 12 break and enter in Puslinch
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Image from Jan. 12 break-in where power trimmers, generators were stolen.

NEWS RELEASE
CRIME STOPPERS OF GUELPH WELLINGTON
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At approximately 12:05 a.m. on Thursday, January 12, a break and enter occurred at Aberfoyle Powersports located in the Township of Puslinch. 

Two pickup trucks attended the store and one backed through the front entrance to gain entry.

Stolen were trimmers, a power blower, and generators.

Value of stolen items is about $5,000 but the damages caused to the building are valued higher, nearly $50,000. 

There were three suspects involved, all males.

The first was wearing a red camo jacket and blue pants. The second was wearing dark clothing, green gloves, and a hoodie. The third was wearing a dark grey jacket, a dark winter toque and dark face mask. 

One of the pickup trucks is described as a GMC, silver in colour, and was last seen heading southbound on Hwy 6, also known as Brock Road South.

The other pickup truck was found a short time later, abandoned and on fire. 

Do you have information about this crime? Submit your tip by phone at 1-800-222-8477 or online.

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