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Large amount of copper wire stolen from Minto business

Wellington County OPP are looking for suspects after thousands of dollars worth of copper wire was stolen from a business in the Township of Minto. 

The reported theft happened at the unnamed business on 12th Line sometime between 11 p.m. on Saturday and 9 a.m. on Monday. Police said one or more people were involved in the theft.

"Telecommunication wires are often targeted for their copper content, which is commonly resold at scrap yards, making them a target for theft," police said. "The Wellington County OPP urges the public to report any suspicious activity near telecom infrastructure.

The investigation into the latest theft is ongoing.

Anyone with information is asked to call police at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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