Tires stolen from bicycle while owner inside Simcoe hospital

Talk about adding insult to injury.

Police say a thief stole the tires and rims off a bicycle parked near Norfolk General Hospital while the bike's owner was inside.

The alleged theft from outside the Simcoe hospital occurred just after 1 a.m. on Monday.

Norfolk County OPP acting Sgt. Ed Sanchuk said the investigative wheels are spinning and tips from the public are welcome. Tipsters can call police at 1-888-310- 1122 or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or helpsolvecrime.com.

J.P. Antonacci's reporting is funded by the Canadian government through its Local Journalism Initiative. The funding allows him to report on stories about the regions of Haldimand and Norfolk.