February 2, 2012
YORK REGIONAL POLICE
York Region Police are seeking the assistance after 200,000 lbs of copper wire worth about $800,000 was stolen from a Markham, Ontario business.
Copper wire worth $800K, forklift stolen in Markham, Ontario
MARKHAM, Ontario
York Regional Police are seeking the public’s help in apprehending thieves after $800,000 worth of copper wire was stolen north of Toronto in Markham.
Investigators say unknown suspects stole an orange pump-action forklift and approximately 200,000 lbs of copper wire.
Police say sometime between Jan. 21 and Jan. 23, the suspects broke into a commercial business located on Royal Crest Court, in the area of Warden Avenue and 14th Avenue in Markham, Ontario, about 30 kilometres northeast of downtown Toronto.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the York Regional Police at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7545, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-tips, leave an anonymous tip on the Crime Stoppers of York Region website or text tip to CRIMES (274637) starting with the word YORK.
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