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2 pickup trucks damaged, 1 stolen at east-end business: Guelph police

Guelph police say two pickup trucks were damaged and a third was stolen at an east-end business on Wednesday. Matt Carty / Global Guelph

Guelph police say they are looking for information after two pickup trucks were damaged and another was stolen at an east-end business on Wednesday.

The Guelph Fire Department was called to a vehicle fire on Airpark Place at around 5:30 a.m. and crews found a silver pickup truck engulfed in flames.

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It was quickly put out, but police said the vehicle did not belong to the business or any employee, and the cause of the fire is suspected to be arson.

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While on the scene, one of the company’s vehicles was found with damage to its steering column and dashboard. Police said it was likely damaged during a theft attempt.

It was also discovered that a white Chevrolet Silverado was stolen from the business and it has not been recovered.

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Police are reminding the community to be vigilant in both locking and monitoring their vehicles.

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Anyone with information into this investigation is asked to contact Const. Mark Medulun at 519-824-1212 ext. 7346.

Anonymous tips can be left with Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or on their website.

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