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CRIME OF THE WEEK: $16K worth of copper wire stolen, causing $21K in damage

On Sunday September 29th 2024, a break and enter occurred at a business located on Southgate Drive in Guelph
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NEWS RELEASE
CRIME STOPPERS GUELPH WELLINGTON
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At approximately 7:40pm on Sunday September 29th 2024, a break and enter occurred at a business located on Southgate Drive in Guelph.

Forced entry was gained through a gate.

Suspect(s) tampered with a security camera causing it to remain static.

A hole was cut in the fence and several tree branches and shrubs were removed to provide access for a vehicle.

Stolen was nearly 500 meters of copper wire, valued at $16,000, and more than $21,000 in damage was caused to several transformers.

If you have information about this crime and want to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers by submitting a tip online at www.csgw.tips or by calling 1-800-222-TIPS. If your information is used to help solve a crime, you could be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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