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Trailer with ladder and license plate; license plate reads 521-DT8; trailer reads "Niagara Trailers" with contact information.
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Black Ford Explorer, front view, license plate reads 233 DST
Dufferin 5/14/2026 10:15am

DUFFERIN OPP INVESTIGATING SERIOUS FAIL TO REMAIN COLLISION FOLLOWING GAS THEFT

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(DUFFERIN COUNTY) - Members of the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a serious fail to remain motor vehicle collision that occurred following a gas theft in the Village of Mansfield.

On May 13, 2026, at approximately 2:44 pm, Dufferin OPP responded to the Pioneer gas station in Mansfield for reports of a serious fail to remain collision.

The investigation has revealed that a male suspect operating a black Ford SUV with an attached camper trailer allegedly attempted to flee the gas station without paying for fuel. During the incident, the gas station attendant attempted to intervene and was struck by the vehicle.

The victim sustained serious injuries and was airlifted to a Toronto-area trauma centre for treatment.

The suspect vehicle is described as a black Ford SUV displaying stolen licence plate 233 DST. The attached camper trailer was displaying stolen trailer plate 521 DTB.

The investigation remains ongoing.


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