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Two suspects sought in theft of cosmetics from Fergus store

by Wellington Advertiser

Published: January 21, 2021 at 12:41 PM

Two suspects sought in theft of cosmetics from Fergus store — Police are looking to identify this man, who, with the help of a woman, allegedly stole cosmetics from a Fergus store on Jan. 10. Submitted photo

FERGUS – Police are looking for help to identify a man and woman who allegedly stole cosmetics from a Fergus store.

Wellington County OPP responded to the store on Tower Street on Jan. 13 at about 9:30am.

Police say that on Jan. 10 at about 1:45pm a male suspect distracted an employee while a female suspect concealed several cosmetic products in her clothing.

"The suspects then left the store making no attempt to pay for the stolen property," police stated, adding the stolen good were valued at over $2,000.

Anyone with information regarding this incident can contact the 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.csgw.tips.

Tip providers may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.