(DUFFERIN COUNTY) - The Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying the driver of a vehicle involved in a suspected copper wire theft and a motor vehicle collision.

On September 7, 2025, shortly after 1:00 am, officers responded to a reported collision in the area of County Road 2 in the Township of Melancthon. It is believed that the vehicle in question was attempting to remove copper wire from utility poles when it was confronted by a passerby. In response, the suspect vehicle struck the concerned citizen’s vehicle before fleeing the scene.

A short time later, the suspect vehicle was located in the middle of the road, blocking traffic.

The vehicle is described as a black 2003 Chevrolet Silverado. The male suspect is described as a middle-aged white male, approximately 6 feet tall.