Waterloo Regional Police say several vehicle thefts in the area have been connected to other property-related crimes in Elmira.
They say on July 9, they were called to Riverside Drive West and Snyder Avenue North in Woolwich Township at around 5 a.m. after it was reported that a GMC Sierra pickup truck and a trailer had been stolen.
They say that the suspects arrived at the scene in an F350 pickup truck before one person climbed out and forced their way into the red GMC Sierra.
One person drove off in the Sierra while the other drove away in the F350.
Police say the Sierra was then used in an attempted break-in at a gas station on Earl Martin Drive in Elmira.
The vehicle was eventually discovered on New Jerusalem Road in Elmira, destroyed by fire. The trailer was recovered as well.
Police believe the F350 was also used by the same suspects in a rooftop break-in at a gas station on Arthur Street South in Elmira.
Just over two hours after the GMC Sierra pickup truck was reported stolen, the F350 was involved in a hit-and-run collision near Franklin Boulevard and Clyde Road in Cambridge, leaving it with possible damage to the front passenger side fender.
Police say it is a full four-door cab with chrome fenders and black rims.
Just before that collision, the suspects are accused of stealing a black 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer with Ontario licence plates CJBF 651.
Police released a photo of the vehicle on Wednesday morning as they continue to investigate the thefts.
They are asking anyone with information to call 519-570-9777 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
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