Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a truck that may have been used to steal tools in Melancthon on April 1.
A black or blue Chevrolet pickup truck drove up to a rural property on County Road 17, broke the lock on the gate, and made off with tools and equipment, including:
- Generator
- Leaf blower
- Chainsaw
- Portable welder
- Rototiller
- Two bales of hay
Provincial police say the truck was at the property for just over an hour, leaving shortly after 5 p.m.
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The truck is described as an extended cab Chevrolet with light-coloured trim around the rear wheel wells, and a 4X4 decal on both sides of the bed.
Police say the tonneau cover was flipped open showing boxes inside the bed of the truck.
Police are looking for the public’s assistance in identifying this vehicle. Contact Dufferin Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).
