The Hawkesbury OPP is presently investigating a theft of a tractor-trailer.
Someone broke into the yard of Matrix Transport situated on County Road 17 in the Township of Champlain sometime during the night of September 27 and the morning of September 28.
The thieves made their way through a locked entrance where they gained access to a white 2006 Freightliner tractor-trailer that was parked in the yard containing a load of scrap metal.
A GPS locating device was removed from the tractor unit owned by the company "Pro North".
Later that morning police were called in to investigate this theft estimated at approximately $250,000.00.
Police are looking for your help. If you have heard or seen anything suspicious that night in the vicinity of Matrix Transport on County Road 17 or if you have any other information about this matter, please call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or call Constable Ken Gray at the Hawkesbury O.P.P. at 613-632-2729.