Brant OPP release image of suspect in ‘smash-and-grab’ break-ins

Brant OPP release image of suspect in smash and grab break ins

Brant OPP released an image of a vehicle used by a suspect in three “smash-and-grab” style break-ins on Nov. 6.
Brant OPP released an image of a vehicle used by a suspect in three “smash-and-grab” style break-ins on Nov. 6. jpg, BR

Brant OPP on Thursday released an image of a suspect in “smash-and-grab” style break-ins at three Paris businesses that resulted in the theft of cash drawers.

Police said they got a call at about 7:15 am on Nov. 6 about a break-in at a business on Rest Acres Road that was discovered when employees arrived for work. Police then got calls about break-ins at two additional businesses in the same area.

Police said the suspect entered the businesses between 3:30 am and 4 am by smashing the glass of front doors.

The suspect removed cash drawers and fled in a dark-coloured SUV driven by a second suspect.

Police are asking residents in the area of ​​Arlington Parkway and Newstead Road to check their security systems for suspicious activity in the area at the time of the break-ins.

Anyone with information about the break-ins is asked to contact Brant OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at www.crimestoppersbb.com, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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