Crime of the Week

Crime Stoppers of Oxford County and the Woodstock Police Service, are seeking the public’s assistance in solving a theft in the city of Woodstock.

The Woodstock Police Service continues with their investigation into the theft of a large quantity of lottery tickets stolen from a local Dundas Street business last week in the City of Woodstock.

The theft occurred at a local convenience store in the west end of the City on January 1st, 2019 at approximately 05:32 am. The first male suspect entered the store and asked for four tickets to be printed off. When provided the tickets, the first male made his way to the back of the store.

At this time, a second male suspect entered the store and asked the clerk with assistance in finding an item. While the clerk was distracted, the first suspect entered behind the front counter and removed a box containing numerous Lottery scratch tickets. The male then fled the store and the second suspect quickly left the store shortly afterwards.

The first suspect is described as being a white male, wearing an Air Jordan 23 sweater, jogging pants, black toque and red and white shoes.
The second suspect is described as being a white male wearing a black jacket, grey/green sweater, dark coloured pants and a black ball cap.

If you observed any suspicious activity during this time, please contact Woodstock Police Service immediately.

Any person with information on this crime or any other crime, are encouraged to call Crime Stoppers!! 1-800-222-8477. Or check out oxfordcrimestoppers.com and leave a tip!

CRIME STOPPERS CALLERS NEVER HAVE TO IDENTIFY THEMSELVES OR GIVE EVIDENCE IN COURT AND ARE ELIGIBLE FOR A CASH REWARD UP TO $2,000.00.