Theft investigation

The Kawartha Lakes Police Service is investigating after receiving a report of a stolen purse. On Saturday May 13, 2023 the complainant was walking on Kent Street West in Lindsay when a male grabbed her purse and fled. A witness followed the male and was able to recover the stolen purse. The suspect was last seen running north on York Street. The suspect is described as, male, 25- 30 years old, 5’8” tall, 160lbs – 170lbs, dark coloured beard, wearing a blue top and a red and blue baseball cap.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact police at 705.324.5252. Or if you wish to provide your information anonymously you can do so through Crime Stoppers at 1.800.222.TIPS (8477) or at khcrimestoppers.com.

Stolen vehicle recovered

On Sunday May 14, 2023 at 11:50pm the Kawartha Lakes Police received a report of a stolen vehicle. The black, 2017 Jeep Cherokee was stolen from a driveway on Victoria Avenue North in Lindsay sometime between 8:00pm and 23:50pm. Information was shared with surrounding police services.     At approximately 2:00am, the vehicle was located engulfed in flames on Heights Road by the Ontario Provincial Police. Kawartha Lakes Fire and Rescue Service attended and extinguished the fire.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact police at 705.324.5252. Or if you wish to provide your information anonymously you can do so through Crime Stoppers at 1.800.222.TIPS (8477) or at khcrimestoppers.com.