Farms.com Home  › News

Theft of maple syrup collection equipment reported

MIDDLESEX CENTRE — On March 13, 2024, at 8:17 a.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), were dispatched to an address on Vanneck Road, just south of Eight Mile Road in Middlesex Centre for the report of a theft.

It was determined an unknown individual(s) entered a bush lot, believed to be sometime during the overnight hours and proceeded to steal equipment related to the maple syrup collection process.

The value of equipment taken is approximately $150.

The investigation is continuing.

If you have any information that could assist with the investigation, the OPP can be reached anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122.

If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.

Source : Farmersforum

Trending Video

Sorghum Headworm Found: Time to Scout Your Fields

Video: Sorghum Headworm Found: Time to Scout Your Fields

Sorghum headworm has been detected in summer crop fields, making timely scouting critical for protecting yield and grain quality. In this update, Ashleigh Faris, OSU Extension cropping systems entomologist, discusses the recent detection of sorghum headworms and explains why producers should begin scouting their fields immediately.