Crime Stoppers Report: ship propeller stolen from Wheatley business [Video]

Hike Metal has added more security since a $20,000 ship propeller was stolen, while Crime Stoppers is still looking for tips on possible suspects.

The Leamington OPP Detachment received a report of a break and enter that occurred at the ship building facility on Milo Road on Sept. 9. Police determined that multiple individuals entered the fenced in property on Thursday Sept. 5, between 11 p.m. and 1 a.m. on Friday Sept. 6.

Hike Metal president Steve Ingram said he was surprised such a heavy item could be taken.

“I was amazed actually. I mean, it’s anything up to, or over 800 pounds,” said Ingram. “Unfortunately, we saw it on a pallet near the fence. They had to cut a hole in the fence to get to it.”

Police say the suspects then proceeded to remove a propeller from the property. A small sedan pulling a small trailer was observed …