Investigation underway after break-and-enter reports at Tim Hortons in Cobourg
By West Northumberland Independent staff
Cobourg police say they’re investigating two overnight break-and-enter reports at Tim Hortons’ locations.
In a Cobourg Police Service (CPS) release issued Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, police said they’re investigating two overnight break-and-enters at local businesses believed to have occurred during the early-morning hours of Oct. 19.
At about 4 a.m., police said they responded to a break-and-enter report at a Tim Hortons location on Elgin Street West. Staff reportedly discovered the incident when they arrived for work.
“While officers were responding, they received a second call reporting a similar break-and-enter at the Tim Hortons’ location on William Street,” added investigators.
After reviewing surveillance footage, police said they determined entry was gained at about 2:45 a.m.
The investigation remains ongoing, and officers will be conducting a canvass of surrounding areas, police reported on Monday.
Anyone with information, surveillance footage or dash-cam footage of the area is urged to contact CPS at 905-372-6821.
Investigators are also reminding citizens that anonymous tips can be submitted via www.stopcrimehere.ca or by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Tips submitted through Crime Stoppers may be eligible for a cash reward, added police.
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