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Police investigating theft of copper wire and tools in Mount Forest

Wellington County OPP are investigating following a recent break-and-enter theft at a commercial property in Mount Forest that saw thousands of dollars in wire and tools taken.

According to police on August 18 at 9 a.m., officers were called about a theft that had occurred at a commercial property on Industrial Drive in Mount Forest.

Police believe that during the night of August 17, one or more suspects came onto the property, broke into a vehicle and stole thousands of dollars in tools and copper cable.

The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with relevant information is urged to contact the Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.

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