Police are seeking the public’s help in identifying a person responsible for the theft of a community pantry in Campbellford on Victoria Day (May 18).
Shortly after 5:30 p.m., Northumberland Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report that Maddy’s Community Pantry on Bridge Street West in Campbellford was stolen.
According to police, the theft occurred at around 2:15 p.m. on Monday.
Located across from No Frills on private property, the pantry is a large cupboard containing non-perishable food donated by members of the community for those in need.
The cupboard, which was donated by a community member with custom wooden shelving, is described as off-white in colour with a dark brown top and bottom.
Surveillance video from the owner of the property where the pantry was located shows a dark-coloured pickup truck with the pantry loaded in the truck bed and an individual with the truck who is believed to be associated with the theft.
VIDEO: Theft of community pantry
Police are continuing to investigate the incident.
Anyone with any information regarding the incident or the whereabouts of the pantry is ascked to call the Campbellford OPP Detachment at 705-653-3300 or the non-emergency line at 1-888-310-1122, referring to occurrence E260679079.
To submit an anonymous tip, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your information online at stopcrimehere.ca. You will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.
