NEWS RELEASE
WELLINGTON COUNTY OPP
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(ERIN) - Wellington County OPP responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Trafalgar Road, within the Town of Erin. Two occupants still outstanding.
Today, just before 10 a.m., Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Trafalgar Road within the Town of Erin. Through the course of the investigation, it was discovered that the vehicle involved was in fact stolen and the two occupants had fled the scene into a nearby wooded area. It was believed the two persons of interest were described as the following:
Driver:
-Believed to be a white male with facial hair
-Approximate 30 years of age
-Thin build
-Dark coloured hoodie
Passenger:
-Believed to be a female
-Approximate 30 years of age
-Thin build
-Dark coloured sweater
-Light coloured pants
-Carrying a duffle bag
The Ontario Provincial Police aviation unit, the Emergency Response Unit (ERT), the OPP canine unit, alongside other uniform members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police attended the scene and began searching the area. Several nearby roads were closed as a result of the on-going search and investigation.
At this time, both persons of interest are currently outstanding, and the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police is asking for public assistance in the surrounding area to check their CCTV and dash cams in the event they locate the two persons of interest hiding in the area. Roads have since been re-opened.
The Wellington County OPP is requesting anyone with information to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.
The investigation is in it's early stages. Updates will be shared as they become available.
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