Theft of Tools Investigation in Petawawa

21 Jan 2026

(PETAWAWA) – The Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is currently investigating a significant theft of tools from a parked vehicle in the Town of Petawawa.

Sometime between the evening of January 17 and the afternoon of January 18, 2026, an unlocked vehicle parked on Noble Crescent in Petawawa was targeted. Thousands of dollars of power and hand tools were stolen from the vehicle.

Items stolen include several DeWalt brand toolboxes, power tools and batteries, along with Milwaukee brand hand tools and a framing nailer.

Anyone with information regarding this theft is asked to contact the Upper Ottawa Valley OPP at 613-735-0188 or Pembroke/Renfrew County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or at www.valleytips.ca.

The UOV OPP would like to remind residents that would-be thieves may be out walking the streets looking for crimes of opportunity and an unlocked door, open window, or valuables in plain view can be an invitation to thieves. The OPP remind all vehicle owners to take the following steps to reduce their chances of victimization:

•          Roll up your vehicle windows

•          Lock the vehicle and pocket the keys

•          Park in well-lit area if possible

•          Never leave valuables in plain view

Locking up should also be applied to your home, garage, sheds, and out-buildings. Lock it or Lose it!

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