Brantford, ON – In a bizarre incident, the Brantford Police Service is investigating the theft of $1,200 worth of butter from a local grocery store.
According to reports, the theft occurred on Monday night at the Metro grocery store on King George Road. The suspect, described as a Caucasian male in his 30s, was caught on surveillance footage taking multiple packages of butter and leaving the store without paying.
The stolen butter is estimated to be worth around $1,200, with each package costing approximately $5. The suspect is believed to have taken around 240 packages of butter.
The Brantford Police Service is asking for the public’s help in identifying the suspect. They have released a photo of the suspect from the surveillance footage and are urging anyone with information to come forward.
This incident has left many in the community shocked and puzzled. Some have taken to social media to express their disbelief and outrage over the theft of such a large amount of butter.
In response to the incident, Metro has increased security measures at their store and is working closely with the police to assist in the investigation.
This is not the first time a food item has been targeted by thieves in Brantford. In 2018, a similar incident occurred where $1,000 worth of cheese was stolen from a local grocery store.
The Brantford Police Service is reminding the public to be vigilant and report any suspicious activity. They are also urging the suspect to turn himself in and return the stolen butter.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Brantford Police Service at 519-756-7050 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
