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Listowel Burglary Sparks Warning

By Janice MacKay

August 24, 2015 - 5:52pm

Perth County OPP remind residents to lock up their homes whenever they step out, after a break in to a Listowel home. Police say someone entered a home on Havelock Ave. South through an open window. The home was searched, and some cash and jewellery was taken, including a diamond ring, gold earrings, and an ankle bracelet. The burglary occurred sometime between 6pm and 7pm last Thursday . Police ask residents to report any suspicious activity in their neighbourhood immediately.

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