Butter Theft in Brantford, Ontario
Police in Brantford, Ontario, are investigating a theft where two men stole $1,200 worth of butter from a grocery store located at Lynden Road and Wayne Gretzky Parkway. The suspects were seen on security cameras wearing all-black clothing, including black baseball hats, and escaped in a white van.
Details of the Incident
- Location: Grocery store at Lynden Road and Wayne Gretzky Parkway, Brantford
- Item stolen: Butter valued at $1,200
- Suspects Description: All black clothing and black baseball hats
- Escape Vehicle: White van
Context of Butter Thefts in Southern Ontario
This is not an isolated incident. Southern Ontario has experienced several large-scale butter thefts in recent months, though police have not confirmed any connections between these cases.
Over the past year, nine similar thefts were reported in Guelph, according to Scott Tracey, a spokesperson for the Guelph Police Service.
"It's certainly unusual but there is an organized aspect to it," Scott Tracey told CBC News.
Aftermath and Challenges
Stolen butter is believed to be sold on the black market or through resale websites, making it difficult for police to trace.
Summary
Organized groups are targeting grocery stores for butter thefts in southern Ontario, complicating efforts to track and prevent these unusual crimes.
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