Telephone wires stolen in multiple heists north of Brampton

Telephone wires have been pulled and cut in multiple heists north of Brampton and cops in Caledon are looking for the culprit.

The investigation started on Saturday when officers with the Caledon OPP were called about downed telephone lines on Shaws Creek Road near Bush Street in Belfountain.

Police say the copper telephone wires were pulled down, cut, and stolen. Investigators are still working to determine exactly when the heist took place.

Then one day later, officers were called to the area of Mississauga Road near The Grange Side Road where telephone lines had again been pulled down and stolen.

Police have not said whether any residence had telephone service disruptions due to the incidents.

Investigators believe the second theft happened around 12:45 a.m. on Sunday. Police are asking the public to contact investigators with any leads which might help identify a suspect.

Anyone with information about this incident can contact the OPP by calling 1-888-310-1122. Anonymous tips may also be provided to Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-8477 or visiting www.ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

When you contact Crime Stoppers you stay anonymous, never have to testify, and could receive a $2,000 reward.