Rash of rural break-ins

April 6, 2015, at approximately 5:30 p.m., SD&G OPP officers responded to a report of a break-in in progress at a residence on County Road 16, South Dundas. 

Investigation indicated that the owner had returned home and observed two males running from the residence and fled the area in a small silver passenger vehicle. 

The males were described as being in the mid 20’s to early 30’s. One male was wearing a black hoodie and blue jeans, the second had curly hair. A quantity of cash was stolen.

Further information revealed a break-in also occurred nearby at a residence on Haddo Road, South Dundas between 2:30 – 4:45 p.m. on April 6, 2015. A television and recording device were taken.

On April 5, 2015, between 4 – 8 p.m., a residence on Webb Road, South Dundas was entered. Inside, a laptop computer, Playstation, Nintendo Wi, Ipad Air, Acoustic Guitar and a television were removed.

Since these break-ins, four more have been reported to police.

April 8, police responded to four reports of break-ins at South Dundas residences.

Homes on Hutt Road, Irena Road, Branch Road and Rowena Road were forcibly entered during the day, Wednesday, April 8. Computer and electronics were targeted. 

At the Branch Road incident, a Stihl MS260 chainsaw, white/orange in an orange storage box, was stolen. 

A vehicle was captured on surveillance camera (pictured below) described as a four door Pontiac G3 Wave, red/orange.

Investigations continue on all of the above incidents.

Residents are encouraged to call OPP immediately (1-888-310-1122) with as much detail as possible if suspicious vehicles/persons are observed.

Since then, two more break-ins were reported, April 14, to residences along Broken Second Road, near Iroquois, in South Dundas. Assorted tools were taken.

 

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