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OPP investigate after food stolen in downtown Forest

February 2, 2026

Lambton OPP are looking for a man after food was stolen from a Forest store.

OPP say Jan. 18, just before 5 pm, someone came into the store and put several grocery items into a red and black backpack before leaving without paying.

A short time later, police say the same person came back into the downtown store and took additional grocery items and again left without paying.

The man, described as white, 30-40 years old, with light facial hair, wearing black glasses, a plaid hooded jacket and dark vest, was driving a small, dark-coloured pick-up truck.

The OPP are still looking for the man.

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