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Two break-and-enters at local businesses under investigation

Two break-and-enters in Mount Forest that saw cash and a laptop stolen are being investigated by Wellington County OPP.

According to police, officers responded on April 26 to two separate break-and-enter reports at two different businesses near the intersection of Queen Street and Main Street in Mount Forest.

The first incident saw suspects gain entry by breaking in through a basement window. The store was ransacked, and a laptop computer was stolen.

A second incident involved a lone suspect caught on video breaking in through a rear door. The individual stole cash and a "point of sale" terminal.

The suspect was wearing a dark jacket, grey hoodie, gray pants, and light coloured running shoes.

Anyone who has any information should contact Wellington County OPP or Crime Stoppers.

Wellington County OPPWellington County OPP are trying to identify this suspect who broke into a Mount Forest business and stole cash and a point of sale terminal. It was one of two break-ins at two different businesses that occurred on April 26. (Photo provided by Wellington County OPP)

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