WHITEWATER REGION (Cobden) — Gas was stolen and vehicles ransacked in Cobden, report the Renfrew Detachment of the OPP.
A thief, or possibly thieves, werebusy in Cobden overnight Sunday, Jan. 21 to Monday, Jan. 22, stealing items and ransacking vehicles looking for valuables to take.
At least five victims reported their unlocked vehicle entered. Loose change was the only thing stolen.
There appeared to be two suspects, one acting as a lookout, based on footprints in the snow.
If you see suspicious people or activities, please call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 immediately.
Drivers should be vigilant in always locking their vehicles to prevent this nuisance behaviour. Remember – Lock it or Lose it.
PC Kyle Mask is investigating the theft of gas from a station in Cobden.
On Thursday, Jan. 25 around 10 a.m., a silver-coloured vehicle with no licence plates attended the Shell gas station in Cobden and the male driver stole a quantity of gasoline.
The male made no attempt to pay for fuel and left the gas station heading eastbound on Highway 17.
A description of the vehicle and suspect was sent out to police in the area. A suspect has been identified and the investigation is continuing.
