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Multiple thefts near Milverton being investigated

Perth County OPP are investigating multiple thefts near the town of Milverton that saw a vehicle and trailer stolen from a pair of properties.

According to police, on April 30 officers responded to a pair of reported thefts that happened between 1 a.m. and 4 a.m. that morning on Perth Line 64, west of Milverton. A vehicle was stolen and then used to steal a trailer from another property in the area.

The stolen vehicle is described as a white 2003 GMC Sierra 4-door crew cab. There's a fifth wheel hitch in the bed with an aluminum drop down hitch, rust on the driver and passenger side rocker panels and aluminum wheels.

The trailer that was taken is described as a silver dual axel 2024 Miska 5-ton hydraulic dump trailer. It has a black plastic toolbox and a bifold rear gate with a red "Canadian Made" sticker on the rear.

If anyone has any information regarding these thefts, contact Perth County OPP or Crime Stoppers.

Perth County OPPPolice are looking for this stolen trailer that was taken from a property near Milverton, alongside a stolen white 2003 GMC Sierra. (Photo provided by Perth County OPP)

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