Posted on 09/19/2014, 1:31 pm, by mySteinbach

Stonewall RCMP are asking the public for any information connected to a recent theft incident that occurred in the RM of Rockwood.

Suspect

Video surveillance snapshot of crime scene and suspect.

On August 11, 2014, just before 9am, Stonewall RCMP received report of a theft of copper grounding wire from a commercial site in the RM of Rockwood, Manitoba.

Police say that the suspect cut through a perimeter fence and proceeded to cut the copper grounding wire from the fence with bolt cutters. An adjoining construction trailer was broken into as well, and a spool of #2 copper wire and two sets of hand tools were stolen.

RCMP have video surveillance of the suspect and describe the suspect as male with a light build and dark hair. He was wearing a grey t-shirt at the time.

This crime has many similar elements to a theft of copper wire that occurred at a commercial site in Stonewall two weeks prior. RCMP are asking anyone with information to contact the Stonewall RCMP at 204-467-5015 or call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477. You can also submit a secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com or text TIPMAN plus your message to CRIMES(274637).