CJCS 1240 Radio - Local and Community Events in Stratford Ontario

The OPP are investigating a theft in Wallace.

At around 3:30am Wednesday morning, officers were called to a home on Line 88 west of Road 146.

A noise outside woke the man up, and he saw a light coloured Ford Econoline van without rear side windows parked across the road in front of his house. 

He turned on the outside lights and the van started to drive away as another man started running from the property.  He caught up to it, jumped in, and the van took off southbound on Road 146.

Police found the locked shed had been forced open, and a yellow and black 4000 Watt Champion Model 46551 generator was missing along with a full red plastic 5 gallon gas can. 

A search of the area for the van was unsuccessful.

The Perth County OPP requesting anyone who has seen a van matching this description, or who has information about this theft to contact them at 1-888-310-1122. 

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), and you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000

The Huron-Perth-Oxford office of the Heart and Stroke Foundation would like to thank this year's Big Bike Riders, volunteers and event host Molly Bloom's for supporting the Big Bike program.

This Big Bike season was a success and over $63,000 was raised in Stratford.

Heart disease and stroke hospitalize more than 2500 people in Perth County each year and events like Big Bike allow the Foundation to continue funding heart disease and stroke research, advocacy, and health promotion.

Police in Mitchell were once again called about items stolen from unlocked vehicles.

Last night three people had items removed from their vehicles, with one victim on St. Andrew Street managing to scare off the suspect.

The OPP are asking you to keep an eye out for suspicious people or cars in your neighbourhood, and to call the police immediately if you see something suspicious.

As always, the OPP are reminding you to lock it or lose it.

As well, anyone with information about these thefts is asked to contact the Perth County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. 

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), and you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

If you're out on the roads, take note.

Sections of Highway 23 between Mitchell and Monkton will have single lane closures starting today and continuing until the end of the month.

Paving and other associated work is being done in the area.

Please adjust your route accordingly to avoid any delays.