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OPP look for two people after Wyoming break in

April 29, 2026

The Independent

Lambton OPP are looking for two people after a Wyoming business was broken into.

Police say two people entered the Front Street business between 4 and 5:30 am April 24. The owners are not sure yet if anything was taken.

OPP supplied photo of man wanted in Wyoming break-in

A security camera picked up the pair. Police are looking for a white man with dark hair and a beard, wearing black pants, brown high-top boots and a black hoodie with white writing on the sleeves.

Police are also looking for another person wearing jeans and a purple or burgundy shirt.

OPP say the pair left the scene in a small black sedan with silver wheels and hubcaps.

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