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Guitars stolen in Petrolia break-in
January 9, 2025
Lambton OPP are looking for some musical thieves.
Police were called to a home on Short St. in Petrolia Jan. 6 just before 3 pm about a break and enter in the home. Police believe around 12:45 am, four people in a dark-coloured Dodge Ram pickup arrived at the home, went in and stole seven guitars.
They’re valued at $3,500.
Police are asking anyone with information about the theft call police at 1-888-310-1122.
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