Watford mourns loss of long-time firefighter
OPP search for masked thieves after Corunna break-in
August 28, 2025
The Independent
Lambton OPP are looking for three people after a break and enter at a Corunna variety store.
OPP and the Walpole Island Police Service responded to a break and enter in progress at a convienence store south of St. Clair Boulevard on the St. Clair Parkway. Police say three people forced their way into the building and stole cigarettes, lottery tickets and several other items. Police believe the value of the items taken is about $10,000.
The people fled in a grey Infiniti sedan before the police arrived.
The three were wearing all black, baggy clothing, white and black shoes and face coverings.
Anyone with information about the robbery is asked to call police.
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