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Food Catering Trailer Stolen From Southate Rest Area

Grey County OPP are investigating a report of a stolen trailer.

The 11' long stainless steel trailer was modified and used as a catering/food trailer.

It was stolen from a rest area on Highway 89 in the Township of Southgate sometime between 7:30 p.m. Friday and 8:30 a.m., Saturday.

Police say the trailer was left in the rest area after the owner had experienced mechanical issues with his pickup truck.

When he returned the following morning, the trailer was gone. The stolen trailer, described as a 2012 Homemade trailer, VIN: 335386473, with Ontario plate K6965L, was approximately 11 feet long.

It was constructed of stainless steel with a diamond pattern and was equipped with a built-in kitchen, which included a BBQ, oven, stove, fridge, microwave and water heater.

The trailer is valued between $30,000 - $40,000. Grey County OPP, with the assistance of the Grey County Crime Unit, is investigating the theft. Anyone with information is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a Web Tip to www.crimestop-gb.org. You may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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