Police seek to identify persons of interest in Rockwood mailbox thefts
OPP have released video of two people believed to be involved in thefts at community mailboxes in Rockwood.
Ontario Provincial Police say thieves have been targeting community mailboxes in Rockwood.
On Friday, mailboxes were broken into on Sammon Drive, Parkinson Drive and Hampson Crescent.
OPP said the thieves took multiple items, including government-issued identification and other mail.
Around 2 a.m. that same day, a silver four-door car was seen on security video driving up to one of the mailboxes. Two people then got out of the vehicle.
OPP said both are persons of interest in their investigation.
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Video still of a driver who is a person of interest in Rockwood mailbox thefts. (Source: OPP)
The driver was described as a male, with a thin build and short hair. He was wearing baggy pants and a light-coloured hoodie.
The passenger had short hair and wore an orange or red shirt.
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Video still of a driver who is a person of interest in Rockwood mailbox thefts. (Source: OPP)
Victims are asked to file a report with OPP. They are also advised to contact their financial institution or credit card company to check for suspicious activity on their account.
Anyone who can identify the persons of interest or have other information that can help with the investigation are asked to contact Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Anonymous tips can also be shared with Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or www.helpsolvecrime.com.
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