WELLINGTON NORTH – Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charge Mount Forest resident in relation to property damage to local businesses.
Between March 11 and March 12, 2025, members of the Wellington County OPP received reports of property damage at two businesses on Industrial Drive in Mount Forest.
It was reported that an individual entered upon one of the properties and damaged two parked vehicles. The same individual later attended another nearby business and damaged a security camera.
As a result of the investigation, Wellington County OPP arrested an individual on March 28, 2025. A 51-year-old male of Mount Forest, has been charged under the criminal code with:
- Mischief – destroys or damages property (two counts)
- Possession of break In Instruments (2 counts)
The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph.
The Wellington OPP is requesting anyone with information to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.csgw.tips, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.
