ROCKWOOD – The Wellington County OPP is asking for the public's help in identifying suspects in connection with vehicles being broken into in Rockwood on the weekend.
In one instance, doorbell camera footage shows the thieves attempting to gain entry to a residence using a set of keys that was stolen from a vehicle parked in the driveway.
Police responded to multiple reports of vehicle entries which occurred overnight on Juniper Street and Drenters Court in Rockwood on Oct. 15.
Video surveillance obtained showed three people entering multiple vehicles in the area at around 2 a.m.
All the vehicles entered were unlocked and no damage to any of the vehicles was reported.
Approximately $600 worth of miscellaneous items was stolen, police said in a news release.
The Wellington County OPP Community Street Crime Unit is continuing to investigate. If you have information that may assist the investigation, you can call Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip at www.csgw.tips. You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.
Police also urged residents to report all criminal occurrences, even if they seem minor. These include if your vehicle has been entered, if you observe something suspicious, or if items have been stolen. Many reports can be made online at www.opp.ca.
