Northumberland OPP Appealing to the Public After Distraction Theft

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The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is conducting a theft investigation and are seeking assistance from the public.

On April 7, 2025, police received a report that a wallet had been stolen and unauthorized transactions had been completed using bank cards.

The complainant advised they last had their wallet at a commercial premises on Elizabeth Street in Brighton on April 5, 2025, at around 5:30 p.m.

Investigators believe that a distraction occurred at the car park of the location.

The OPP are looking to male and a female sought in connection to the incident and are releasing images of the individuals.

This investigation is ongoing. If you or anyone you know are aware of the identity of these individuals or have any further information about this incident, please contact the Brighton Detachment at 613-475-1313 or the non-emergency line at 1-888-310-1122 . Ref. Occurrence E250419070.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your information online at www.ontariocrimestoppers.ca Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display, and you will remain anonymous. You will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.

Pete Fisher
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