Place of worship broken into in East Garafraxa, $3,000 stolen

Members from the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are currently investigating a break and enter to a place of worship on County Road 3 in the township of East Garafraxa.  

On February 17, 2023, shortly before 9:00 a.m., Dufferin OPP responded to the report of a break and enter at a place of worship. The break and enter occurred sometime between 3:45 a.m., and 4:00 a.m., on February 17.

Officers have secured video surveillance. The suspect is observed prying open a window to the building and entering. Once inside the suspect cut the lock off a donation box and stole approximately $3.000.

The suspect is described as:

Male, 6'- 6'2” tall, medium build, wearing pants, hoody, toque and sneakers. Clothing colour is unknown at this time.  

Anyone with information regarding this break and enter or possible surveillance video is asked to contact Dufferin OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). You can also submit your information online at https://ontariocrimestoppers.ca/. 

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