KAWARTHA LAKES- A commuter got a big surprise when they found a one inch hole drilled into their gas tank just before the long weekend.
The owner of a Ford F-150 reported that they left the vehicle parked overnight in a Highway 35 south commuter parking lot, which is located near Double Tree Road. They say when they returned to the vehicle on June 30th they noticed a strong odour of gasoline around the truck. The truck was taken to a local dealership where it was discovered that someone had drilled a hole in the side of the gas tank.
At this time there are no suspects for the mischief, and there is no motive according to Kawartha Lakes police.
Anyone who may have observed anyone in that area between June 29th, 2017 and the morning of June 30th, 2017 is asked to contact police at 705.324.5252 or if you wish to provide information anonymously you can do so through Crimestoppers at 1.800.222.TIPS(8477) or at www.khcs.ca .
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