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CRIME OF THE WEEK: Rash of trailer thefts hitched to same suspect

3 thefts in Wellington County from Sept. 23 to Oct. 1 believed to be related: OPP

NEWS RELEASE
CRIME STOPPERS GUELPH WELLINGTON
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Between the dates of Sept. 23 and Oct. 1, 2023, three separate thefts have occurred in Wellington County and are believed to be related. 

The first theft took place at approximately 3 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 23 from a parking lot located on Ellis Road in Puslinch. Stolen was an excavator and a flatbed trailer, valued at $48,000. 

The second theft occurred around 4 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 28, from a business located on Hwy 6 in Arthur. Stolen was a black Freedom 822, enclosed trailer, valued at $14,500. 

The third theft occurred at approximately 9:37 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 1, from an address on Minto Street in Clifford. Stolen was a company trailer with decals “Wightman” and marking “38T-20”, valued at $30,000. 

The suspect is believed to be the same in all three thefts and is described as male, with a slim build. The suspect vehicle is described as a white 2017-2019 Chev Silverado HD pickup truck, black mag wheels, black bed liner, dark tinted windows with roof lighting. 

If you have information about these crimes and want to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers by submitting a tip online at www.csgw.tips or by calling 1-800-222-TIPS. If your information is used to help solve a crime, you could be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000. 

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