Broadcast Time: 2:45 pm Date: July 7, 2023
On Friday, July 7, 2023, the Sarnia Police Service attended at two separate businesses in Sarnia where Break & Enters had occurred in the early morning hours.
The first business broken into is located in the 100 block of Vidal Street North near Cromwell Street.
The second involved business is located in the 1100 block of London Road near the intersection of Murphy Road and London Road.
The first incident on Vidal Street North occurred at approximately 5:21 am. A suspect is observed on video surveillance to exit a motor vehicle and smash a window in order to gain access to the business. Once inside, the suspect removed the cash register and two tool kits. The suspect was wearing a baseball cap, jacket, pants and gloves. After the Break & Enter was completed, another suspect was observed to enter the motor vehicle with the first suspect and leave the area. A description of the second suspect is unavailable at this time. The motor vehicle is believed to be a SUV with the rear window broken out and plastic covering where the glass once was. The empty cash drawer was later located by a resident in the 500 block of Wellington Street.
The second incident on London Road occurred at approximately 5:40 am. A male is observed on video surveillance to exit a motor vehicle, proceeds to smash the window of the front door and enters the business. The male was wearing a full facemask and dark clothing. A cash tray with a sum of money was taken as well as lottery tickets. The male has a large grey tattoo covering the top of his left hand. The motor vehicle in question is believed to be a small SUV and was last seen westbound on London Road.
If anyone has information about these crimes or has video surveillance of the suspects and/or vehicles, please contact the Sarnia Police Service – Criminal Investigations Division at (519) 344-8861 Ext 5300 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
Attached are photos from the surveillance video in the Vidal Street North incident:
Attached are photos from the surveillance video in the London Road incident:
Leo Murphy
Detective Inspector
Sarnia Police Service
Criminal Investigations Division
Tel: 519-344-8861, extension 5300