Local police ask the public to be on alert following rise in copper thefts throughout the regionSeptember 18, 2025 · 0 CommentsBy Sam OdrowskiDufferin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers are investigating an increase in copper thefts across the region. “This deceptive tactic is used to avoid drawing suspicion from the public,” said Dufferin OPP. In response, the suspect vehicle struck the concerned citizen’s vehicle before fleeing the scene,” said Dufferin OPP. “Members of the Dufferin OPP remain committed to public safety and to working in partnership with the community to prevent and investigate crime. Your vigilance plays a critical role in helping to keep our communities safe,” said Dufferin OPP.