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Exeter and Clinton thefts under investigation

Huron County Ontario Provincial Police officers continue to investigate a break, enter and theft that took place in Exeter last week.

A residence on Main Street South was entered on October 22.

The perpetrators forced entry into the home through a rear patio door and once inside they rummaged through the home and shop area.

Several items were stolen including prescription medication, a small quantity of cash, a 12-pack of beer, a gold-faced watch, a gold wedding band, and two silver rings. In total the stolen property is estimated to be worth around $1,000.

In the meantime, Huron County Ontario Provincial Police officers are seeking tips from the public to help solve a recent theft that took place in Clinton.

Sometime between 6 p.m. on October 19 and 7:15 a.m. on October 22 suspect(s) entered into a company work van that was parked on Cutter Street in Clinton. Once inside the thieves located and stole numerous power tools and hand tools.

Some of the Dewalt brand stolen tools include a framing gun, jigsaw, two skill saws, two hammer drills, impact drill, Sawzall, and a job site radio. The thieves also stole a Paslode trim gun and a Paslode framing gun.

In total, the stolen items are estimated to be worth around $7,000.

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