Trailer and mini-excavator stolen from Puslinch parking lot: OPP

OPP released an image of a white pickup truck in suspected stolen excavator and trailer investigation. (Submitted:OPP)

Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are asking for the public’s assistance after they say an excavator and flatbed trailer were stolen from a Puslinch parking lot. The equipment is worth around $48,000.

Around 3:00 a.m. on Monday, OPP received a report that an unknown person went to a parking lot on Ellis Road and stole the excavator and trailer using a white pickup truck.

Police said the pickup had amber identification/clearance lights, lifted suspension and oversized tires.

The driver is described as a male with a slim build. Police said he was wearing a white sweater and dark pants.

Police included photos of what the stolen items look like and a picture of a white pickup truck driving away with the items.

Anyone with information is asked to contact OPP.