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Five suspects sought in distraction theft at Springwater store

Theft occurred Monday at business on Penetanguishene Road
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Provincial police are looking for five suspects following a theft from a Springwater store on Monday.

At about 6 p.m. on Dec. 2, Huronia West OPP received a report of a theft at a store on Penetanguishene Road.

Around 11:30 a.m. that day, a dark-coloured SUV with tinted windows arrived at the store.

Two females and three males entered the store. One of the females distracted an employee while the others carried out the theft before fleeing, police say.

The suspects are described as having dark skin, and most of them appeared to be between 30 and 40 years old. One male appeared to be in his 20s, and one female appeared to be between 40 and 50 years old. Two of the males had beards.

Anyone with information is asked to call OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Information can be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or crimestopperssdm.com.