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Police seek two suspects after break-in, shed fire

Incidents 'may be connected' OPP officials say

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Police seek two suspects after break-in, shed fire
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ELORA – Police are looking for two suspects after a break-in at a restaurant and a nearby shed fire, which they say "may be connected."

Wellington County OPP officials say they were called about a shed fire on Mill Street East in Elora on June 26 at about 12:30am.

"Police attended and discovered that a nearby restaurant also on Mill Street East, had been forcibly entered," police stated in a June 27 press release.

OPP officials did not name the restaurant that was targeted.

Police describe one suspect as a white man in his early 20s wearing a red jacket with white liner, black shorts with white horizontal writing in large letters and black shoes. 

The second suspect is a white man in his early 20s wearing a dark blue jacket, black shorts and white shoes.

Anyone with information can call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. 

To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Tip providers may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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