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Community mailboxes damaged in Puslinch

A picture of a damaged Canada Post mailbox against a snow-covered background.
1 of 3 damaged community mailboxes in Puslinch Township. Photo by OPP.
Josh Atkinson - CICW - Centre Wellington • ON | 25-02-2021
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Wellington County OPP are investigating mailbox entries in Puslinch over the weekend.

On Saturday, police responded to reports of break-ins to community mailboxes near Puslinch Lake.

It is reported that three separate community mailboxes were entered on Rhodes Road, Concession 1 and Sideroad 20 South in Puslinch Township. Police believe the mailboxes were broken into in the morning, or early afternoon, Saturday. Canada Post was notified and attended to repair and secure the mailboxes.

It is unknown how much property was taken from the mailboxes at this time.

OPP would like to remind residents to check your mailboxes daily to prevent mail and parcels from piling up and ask that if you see something suspicious, say something.

Any person with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip on-line at www.csgw.tips. You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.