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Police seek help to identify Washago theft suspect

Suspect was seen leaving in a dark coloured minivan
2018-06-15 Severn Township theft suspect
Theft suspect. Photos provided by Ontario Provincial Police

NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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SEVERN - The Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a theft that occurred at a business on County Road 169 Washago, in the Township of Severn.

On May 23, 2018 at approximately 5 p.m. the female suspect entered the business and (allegedly) removed a bottle of alcohol without paying for the item. She was seen leaving in a dark coloured minivan with what is believed to be a taxi sign on top of the van.

The female is described as:

  • Caucasian female
  • Wearing grey pants, plaid shirt and black tank top
  • Orange tinged dyed hair
  • Sunglasses on head
  • Carrying a black and white print duffle bag
  • Dark nail polish

The Orillia OPP was able to get surveillance photos from the store.

The Orillia OPP is seeking the assistance of the public in identifying the female. If anyone has information on the identity of the suspect they are encouraged to contact The Orillia OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or 705-326-3536.

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