Cruiser struck as theft suspects flee

On Saturday August 10 at 5pm, Sarnia Police were called to a retail theft in progress in the area of Quinn Drive and Lambton Mall Road.  A citizen observed suspicious […]

On Saturday August 10 at 5pm, Sarnia Police were called to a retail theft in progress in the area of Quinn Drive and Lambton Mall Road.  A citizen observed suspicious behaviour of a vehicle parking at the rear of a large retail store.  The occupants parked, then "jogged" around to the front and entered the store. 

Once inside, they filled a cart with high-end tools, and broke out a rear security door to their waiting vehicle.  The vehicle fled the area but a citizen directed officers to where the suspects had gone.  Police located the vehicle and attempted to stop it.  The suspect vehicle refused to stop, striking the push bumper of a police vehicle (no injuries and minor damage).  A short pursuit of the suspects was initiated but called off due to the dangerous driving of the suspects and the police concerns for public safety.   

The suspect vehicle is described as a red Ford Bronco, with a licence plate of 6302NT.  The licence plate, from Brampton, does not belong to that vehicle.  Suspects are described as two south Asian males.  This investigation is ongoing.

Retail theft comes at great cost to retailers and is passed onto consumers.  This crime category is increasingly committed by organized criminal groups operating on a provincial level.  If you know of someone involved in criminal activity, including selling or trafficking in stolen property, please contact Sarnia Police at 519-344-8861 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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