Dufferin OPP is requesting your help in identifying the driver of a vehicle involved in a suspected copper wire theft and a motor vehicle collision.
On September 7th, shortly after 1:00 a.m., officers responded to a reported collision in the area of County Road 2 in Melancthon. It is believed that the vehicle in question was trying to remove copper wire from utility poles when it was confronted by a passerby. In response, the suspect vehicle struck the concerned citizen’s vehicle before fleeing the scene.
A short time later, the suspect vehicle was located in the middle of the road, blocking traffic.
The vehicle is described as a black 2003 Chevrolet Silverado. The male suspect is described as a middle-aged white male, approximately 6 feet tall.
Dufferin OPP are asking anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who has dashcam footage from the area around that time to contact police at 1-888-310-1122.
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