Radioactive material stolen

Multi-element analyzer . Police are investigating the theft of several multi-element analyzers that contain radioactive material. Investigators urge anyone who comes across a multi-element analyzer (pictured here) not to tamper with it and to call police.

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Peel Regional Police are investigating the theft of radioactive material from a Mississauga business.
On Wednesday, Oct. 31, culprits broke into a business on Wharton Way and stole several multi-element analyzers, commonly used for analyzing metal contamination.
The analyzers contain radioactive material, police said. However, the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission has determined them to be a “low risk” to public safety.
Anyone with information is asked to call Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
lrosella@mississauga.net

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