NEWS RELEASE
SOUTH SIMCOE POLICE SERVICES
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South Simcoe Police Service officers are releasing security camera images of a suspect following a theft from a vehicle in Bradford.
The theft occurred at approximately 2 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018 in the driveway of a home in the 10th Sideroad and Line 6 area.
A suspect can be seen on security camera video gaining entry to the vehicle. Valuables that had been left in the vehicle overnight were stolen.
The suspect is described as a white male with a thin build. He is wearing a light coloured toque, mask, jacket, pants, gloves and shoes.
Anyone with who recognizes the suspect or has information regarding this incident is asked to call us at 905-775-3311, 705-436-21451 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477(TIPS). Tips can also be submitted online.
This incident is part of a rash of recent vehicle entries and break-ins, including three additional thefts from vehicles overnight. In some instances windows of vehicles were smashed to gain entry.
In almost every case, valuables were left in plain view. The holiday season brings seasonal crime. We strongly urge you not to keep valuables in your vehicle in order to avoid being a target. Let's work together to ensure your holiday season is a happy one.
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