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Port Hope police probe thefts from downtown apartment and business

Port Hope police are investigating two thefts in the downtown area this week. Global News file

Police in Pope Hope are investigating two reported thefts from a downtown apartment and a store this week.

On Thursday, officers were called to a Walton Street apartment for reports of a theft of an e-bike parked in the lobby area of the building.

It’s believed the bike was stolen overnight. The e-bike is described as a blue/grey IGO Elite with an orange I-max motor. It featured a mounted saddle bag on its right side and a trailer on the left side of the rear wheel.

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On Tuesday, officers were called to Stuff/DVD Rental on Queen Street after the owner reported the theft of a Nintendo Entertainment System: NES Classic Edition game console.

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The owner told police he believes the theft occurred earlier that day when a man entered a store and purchased a few used DVDs and then distracted the owner.

The suspect is described as being in his late 20s or early 30s, standing five-foot-seven, with a British accent. He was wearing a dark puffy jacket and dark track pants.

Anyone with information on either theft is asked to call Port Hope police at 905-885-8123 ext. 142 or email or call Crime Stoppers.

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