Police issue warning after thefts in area

Police are warning residents after recent reports of items stolen from vehicles in Centre Wellington and Mapleton.

The OPP has received three reports of vehicles being damaged to gain entry during the day between Feb. 18 and 19.

The entries occurred at a business parking lot between Fergus and Elora, on the side of road on the Eighth Line in Centre Wellington Township, and at a rural school parking lot in Mapleton.

The OPP is reminding motorists to leave valuables at home, place them in the trunk of their vehicles, or hide them so they are safely out of sight of would be criminals.

Should any suspicious person(s) be observed residents are asked to take note of vehicle description and licence plate number.

Anyone with information regarding the thefts is being asked to contact Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip on-line at www.crimestoppersguelphwellington.com (possible reward of up to $2,000).