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'Scruffy' suspect sought after theft of donation box in Gravenhurst

A container that had been set out to collect donations for charity was stolen Tuesday, police sy
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Bracebridge OPP are investigating the theft of a donation box on Tuesday in Gravenhurst.

Police say they received a call from the owner of a business on Muskoka Road South after the person realized a container that had been set out to collect donations for charity had been stolen.

The theft occurred at around 1:30 p.m., police said in a news release.

Police described the suspect as a white male, about 6 ft. tall, with a short, scruffy beard.

Police said they are collecting evidence and anyone with video surveillance from that time frame along Muskoka Road South between Royal Street and Sharpe Street is asked to call Bracebridge OPP at 888-310-1122.

If you wish to remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).