Strathroy police request the public’s help after Wednesday morning crime spree
Strathroy police are asking the public for help in identifying two suspects who stole multiple vehicles and assaulted a homeowner early Wednesday morning.
According to a press release issued by the Strathroy-Caradoc Police Service on Wednesday, at approximately 1:15 a.m., two unknown suspects, one man and one woman, attended a Queen Street address in Strathroy, Ont. and stole a truck and a trailer.
While fleeing in the stolen vehicle the suspects then struck a parked car on English Street, after which they attempted to steal a second vehicle.
During the theft, police said the homeowner attempted to confront the suspects and was assaulted with a weapon. The victim sustained minor injuries and was treated on scene by paramedics.
The suspects were last seen fleeing in a light grey coloured Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck.
According to police, the suspects are described as:
- An Indigenous male, between the ages of 20 and 30-years-old, approximately 5’8” tall, heavy set build, black medium length hair and a close unkempt beard. He was last see wearing a red shirt with a pink/red pattern on the front.
- An Indigenous female, between the ages of 20 and 30-years-old, approximately 5’6” tall, heavy set build, long black hair in a ponytail. She was last seen wearing a red shirt with a pink/red pattern on the front.
Strathroy-Caradoc police ask that anyone with video surveillance from between the time of 1 a.m. and 2 a.m., or information about the incident or the suspects to call police at 519-245-1250 or Crime Stoppers 1-800-222- TIPS (8477).
The investigation is ongoing.
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