Lakeshore OPP are asking the public for tips after a large quantity of tools — with a total value of more than $12,000 — was stolen from the back of a pickup truck.
The crime happened on the afternoon of Nov. 2. The complainant said he was driving his truck on North River Road in Lakeshore around 2:30 p.m. when he ran out of gas.
After parking the vehicle on the side of the road, the driver called a friend to pick him up so that he could obtain fuel.
When the man returned to the truck about 25 minutes later, his tools were missing.
Police said the stolen items include chainsaws and power tools. The equipment is marked or engraved with the words: “Angry Beaver.”
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to call Lakeshore OPP at 519-728-1810.
Anonymous tips can be submitted via Crime Stoppers at 519-258-8477 or www.catchcrooks.com.
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