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OPP Warns: Holiday Garbage Can Be a Gift to Thieves

As post-holiday waste hits curbs across Grey-Bruce, OPP urges residents to keep their packaging discreet. Here's what police are saying about staying safe this season.

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The Owen Sound Current
Dec 28, 2025
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With the holiday season wrapping up, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are reminding residents to be cautious when placing post-Christmas waste at the curb—especially packaging from high-value gifts.

The warning, issued by the OPP’s West Region Headquarters, highlights a seasonal trend where thieves may scout neighbourho…

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