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A sinkhole created by a water main break took a parked vehicle out of commission Wednesday morning.
A Honda Civic parked on Nelson Street in Brantford sank into the sinkhole that formed.
“Earlier this morning, city crews responded to a water main break at this location, which caused instability beneath the roadway and resulted in the formation of a sinkhole,” Brantford spokesperson Stephanie Quattrociocchi said. “Unfortunately, a parked vehicle was affected by the sinkhole. We understand that no one was hurt.”
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Nelson Street was closed between Twelfth and Fourth avenues while city personnel were on the scene as a towing company crew tried to determine the best method to remove the Civic from the collapsed roadway.
Repairs are underway by the city’s water department, and water service to nearby residents was expected to be restored by Wednesday evening.
Man charged following 20 thefts from local hardware stores
A 28-year-old man is facing charges following a string of retail thefts totalling $30,000.
Windsor police received reports of 20 thefts allegedly involving the same suspect, between Sept. 14, 2024, and Jan. 13, at hardware retailers throughout Windsor.
Officials estimate the value of the stolen goods at more than $30,000.
On Monday, officers with the problem-oriented policing unit, with assistance from K9 officer Rolex, arrested the suspect outside of a residence on Tecumseh Road East.
The man has been charged with 20 counts of theft not exceeding $5,000.
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