Broadcast Time: 1:30 p.m. Date: August 19, 2023
The Sarnia Police Service is currently investigating a series of break-ins to a number of lockers at the UHAUL facility located at 1513 Old London Road. The suspects attended the facility between August 11 and 17, 2023, in a gray 4-door Ford Escape and gained access to several storage lockers. The police are working with the UHAUL team and their customers to ascertain the total loss.
On August 19, 2023 at approximately 3:30 a.m., a Sarnia Police officer was on patrol in the area of the UHAUL when he observed the same vehicle from the surveillance footage on the property. The officer attempted to initiate a traffic stop; however, the vehicle began to flee from the officer and a police pursuit ensued. The suspect vehicle was travelling at an excessive rate of speed as it continued eastbound on London Line. In the interest of public safety, the officer discontinued the pursuit.
The Sarnia Police Service is requesting assistance in identifying the suspects and/or the suspect vehicle. Still images from the business surveillance system are attached. (See below).
If anyone has information about the break-ins or the suspect pursuit, please contact the Sarnia Police Service Criminal Investigation Division at 519-344-8861 extension 5300. If you wish to remain anonymous, please contact Sarnia-Lambton Crime Stoppers at 519-332-TIPS (8477).
Detective Sergeant Johann LEWIS #200
Criminal Investigation Division
Tel: 519-344-8861 ext. 5300
Email: 200@police.sarnia.on.ca