(SOUTH HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers including members from the Huron OPP Community Street Crimes Unit (CSCU) continue to investigate a recent break, enter and theft that took place near Exeter.
On June 26, 2021 at approximately 2:39 a.m. officers responded to a break and enter in progress at a business located on Kirkton Road south of Exeter. Officers arrived shortly thereafter however the suspect had fled the scene.
A search of the premises revealed the suspect entered the premises through a rear door. Once inside numerous items were stolen. The estimated value of the stolen goods taken is about $6,000.
Some of the stolen items include:
· Stihl gas chainsaws
· Stihl brand backpack style leaf blower
· Stihl brush trimmer
· Two iPads
· A pellet gun
· A cash register containing some cash
The suspect is described as being a male, thin build, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, blue gloves, a black baseball cap, blue jeans and Nike running shoes.
If you have any information about this incident please contact Huron OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or (519) 482-1677.