POLICE BLOTTER: Break and enter at Delhi business

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Business break-in

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Norfolk OPP are investigating a break and enter to a James Street, Delhi business.

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Police say unknown individuals gained entry to a locked shipping container at the business at about 1:45 a.m. Friday (Aug. 11).

A Husqvarna concrete saw, a Leica dual grade slope laser, a Multiquip Mikasa series jumping jack and a STIHL leaf blower were stolen from the container. The total value of the items was determined to be approximately $10,000, police said.

Anyone with information, they are being asked to contact police at 1-888-310-1122. Those who wish to remain anonymous are asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477 or leave an anonymous online message on the tips link at www.helpsolvecrime.com.

Credit card stolen

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Norfolk OPP have charged two people following the theft of a backpack from a vehicle on Saturday (Aug. 12).

Officers were sent to a Queensway East address in Simcoe at about 11:14 p.m. to investigate a theft from a vehicle. Upon arrival, police determined that a vehicle parked on the property had been entered sometime between 6 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. A backpack, which contained a credit card and other items, was take from the vehicle.

Police say the stolen credit card was then used at an area business just before 11 p.m.

A 25-year-old Norfolk County man has been charged with possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000, fraud under $5,000 and use of a stolen credit card. He is scheduled to appear in court on Sept. 12, 2023.

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Police have also charged a 39-year-old Norfolk County resident with possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000 and possession of break-in instruments. He is scheduled to appear in court on Sept. 12, 2023.

Riding lawnmower stolen 

Norfolk OPP are investigating a break, enter and theft that occurred a North Road address between Vienna and Frogmore.

Police were called to the address at 11:36 a.m. Aug. 14 and upon arrival discovered a yellow Cub Cadet XT1 riding lawnmower had been stolen from a shed on the property.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call police at 1-888-310-1122. Those who wish to remain anonymous are asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or online at www.helpsolvecrime.com to become eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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