Police Investigating Theft Of Hot Tubs

Utility trailer reported stolen

OPP are currently investigating the theft of three hot tubs from a business on Patillo Road in Lakeshore.

Police say that around 1:30am on March 21st, 2022, officers on general patrol, interrupted two males who were loading a hot tub onto a trailer. The males fled through an adjacent field. One suspect was wearing red shoes.

Three “Dominion” hot tubs and a utility trailer specifically designed for transporting tubs were stolen from the property. The value of the theft was between $60,000 and $80,000.

Police are asking anyone who has information regarding this theft to contact the Essex County OPP Major Crime Unit at 519-723-2491.