East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police are investigating the theft of $30,000 worth of drilling equipment from a cube van in Wells Township.
At some time between noon on Friday, Aug. 5 and 8 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 8, someone cut the padlock from the door of the cube van and unloaded the equipment.
Anyone with information on this incident is asked to call the East Algoma OPP at 1-888-310-1122, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or report online at www.saultcrimestoppers.com.
The full OPP press release and a list of missing items is included below.
On August 8, 2022, members from the East Algoma Thessalon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a drilling equipment theft from a cube van that was parked at MacCallum Road and Highway 129 in Wells Township. (Approximately 18 kilometres north of the Town of Thessalon).
Investigation determined sometime between 12:00 p.m. on Friday August 5, 2022, and 8:00 a.m. on Monday August 8, 2022, the culprit(s) cut off a padlock from the secured roll up door of the cube van gaining access to steal items from inside the cube van. (Photos attached)
Items stolen were:
- Two Husqvarna Concrete Core Drills
- Husqvarna Power Pack Drill
- Husqvarna Stand
- Hilti Drill model 500
- Hilti Drill model 300
- Diamond Drill Core Bits (variable sizes)
- 2022 Yamaha Dirt Bike
- FXR helmet
- Motorcycle Boots and Gloves
- Other miscellaneous tools and extension cords
Approximate value of items stolen is $30,000.
Any person with information regarding this theft is asked to contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122 or their nearest police authority.
Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit information online at www.saultcrimestoppers.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.