Serious Injuries Result from Alleged Gas Theft in Mansfield
Police in Dufferin County are investigating a serious incident involving an alleged gas theft that led to a fail-to-remain collision in Mansfield on May 13, 2026. The collision resulted in significant injuries, and authorities are now seeking the public's assistance in locating a vehicle believed to be involved.
According to the Dufferin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), the incident occurred when suspects attempted to steal gas from a property in Mansfield. During the theft, a confrontation ensued, leading to a vehicle collision. The suspects fled the scene in an SUV towing a trailer, leaving behind injured individuals.
Police have released images of the suspected vehicle, described as a dark-colored SUV with a trailer, and are urging anyone with information to come forward. The OPP emphasized that the injuries sustained are serious and that the investigation is ongoing.
This incident is part of a broader pattern of gas thefts in the region, which have been on the rise due to increasing fuel prices. Authorities warn that such thefts pose significant risks to public safety and can lead to violent encounters.
Anyone with information about the vehicle or the incident is asked to contact the Dufferin OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
