51 Year Old From Mount Forest Arrested Details Released
Source: Area OPP
Date: Tue Mar 4 10:41:40 MST 2025
On March 1, 2025, at approximately 1:00 p.m., Wellington County OPP responded to reports of thefts from two retailers on Main Street North, Mount Forest. It was reported that an individual had shoplifted approximately $80 in groceries from one store and approximately $250 in electronic items from the second store.
George Hammill, 51-years-old of Mount Forest, has been charged with two counts of Theft Under $5000, contrary to the Criminal Code. He was held pending a bail hearing and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice Guelph, at a later date.
Any person with information regarding these incidents should contact the Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip online at www.csgw.tips. You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.