Butter Theft at Brantford Grocery Store
Police in Brantford, Ontario, are investigating the theft of $1,200 worth of butter from a grocery store located at Lynden Road and Wayne Gretzky Parkway. The incident involved two men who managed to escape with the stolen goods.
Suspects Description and Escape
According to the Brantford Police Service, the suspects were recorded on security cameras wearing entirely black clothing, including black baseball caps. They fled the scene in a white van.
Similar Thefts in Southern Ontario
This theft is part of a series of large-scale butter thefts in southern Ontario, although police have not confirmed any connection between these cases.
Guelph Experience
In the past year, Guelph police have reported nine similar thefts. Scott Tracey, a spokesperson for Guelph police, remarked on the unusual nature of these crimes.
"It's certainly unusual but there is an organized aspect to it," Tracey said in an interview with CBC News.
Butter Resale Challenges
Stolen butter often appears on the black market or resale websites, making it difficult for authorities to track.
Summary
The organized theft of large quantities of butter has become a recurring challenge in southern Ontario, with police actively pursuing leads to stop these incidents.