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Excavator stolen from Valard work site east of Whitbourne

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WHITBOURNE, N.L.

NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR

CANADA

Whitbourne RCMP are looking for clues to help locate an excavator reportedly stolen from a work site.

According to a news release issued Aug. 20, a John Deere hydraulic excavator was stolen from a Valard work site located 10-15 kilometres east of Whitbourne. Police believe the equipment, valued at approximately $300,000, was stolen sometime between Aug. 3-12.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Whitbourne RCMP detachment at 759-2600 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.nlcrimestoppers.com, or through the free and secure mobile app P3 Tips.

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