The Quinte West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating after a vehicle was stolen from a west end gas station.
On December 1, 2024, OPP members, with the assistance of the OPP Forensic Identification Services (FIS) responded to the reported theft a theft.
After fleeing the scene, the vehicle was involved in a single vehicle collision, at Telephone Road and 2nd Dug Hill Road, where it entered the ditch and struck a pole. Officers responded and spoke to witnesses who saw the driver get into another vehicle and leave the scene.
Quinte West OPP is continuing to investigate the incident and reviewing video surveillance from the store.
Anyone with information regarding this incident or the person(s) responsible is requested to contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222- 8477 (TIPS), where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward.
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