East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a theft of a pick-up truck and two associated break and enters.
On May 9, OPP responded to a report of a stolen pickup truck from a residence in the Town of Iron Bridge, which is believed to be stolen between 11 p.m. on May 8 and 7 a.m. on May 9. The vehicle was found and towed to the Sault Ste Marie OPP Detachment, where the Forensic Identification Services Unit processed it and returned it to the owner.
The same day, East Algoma OPP responded to a break and enter that occurred sometime overnight on Warnock Road in the Town of Iron Bridge. Suspect(s) broke into a trailer and stole multiple gas cans, a propane torch, a trouble light and a new Husqvarna 455 Auto-Tune 56 cc Chainsaw with a 20-inch bar valued at $711.
Another break and enter occurred on Warnock Road, where the suspect(s) stole a new Firman 4550/3650 Watt Electric Start Portable Gas Generator-67dB valued at $587.
For more information, read the press release below:
MUNICIPALITY OF HURON SHORES - On May 9, 2022, shortly after 7 a.m., members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a stolen pickup truck from a residence in the Town of Iron Bridge.
Investigation determined the pick-up truck was stolen sometime between 11 p.m. on May 8, 2022 and 7 a.m. on May 9, 2022. Tire impressions in the driveway suggested the vehicle fled westbound on Highway 17. The pickup truck was equipped with OnStar, and with the assistance of Sault Ste Marie OPP, the vehicle was located and parked on Bawahting Road in the City of Sault Ste Marie.
In the box of the pick-up truck was a small red gas can that was confirmed stolen overnight from a break and enter on Warnock Road in the Town of Iron Bridge.
The vehicle was towed to Sault Ste Marie OPP Detachment, where the Forensic Identification Services Unit processed it and later returned it to the owner.
On May 9, 2022, shortly after 11:15 a.m., East Algoma OPP responded to a break and enter that occurred sometime overnight on Warnock Road in the Town of Iron Bridge. A trailer was broken into, and the suspect(s) stole multiple gas cans, a propane torch, a trouble light and a new Husqvarna 455 Auto-Tune 56 cc Chainsaw with a 20-inch bar valued at $711 (similar photo attached).
At approximately 12:30 p.m., OPP received another break and enter call on Warnock Road where the suspect(s) stole a new Firman 4550/3650 Watt Electric Start Portable Gas Generator-67dB valued at $587 (similar photo attached).
Any person with information regarding the person(s) responsible for these thefts should immediately contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122 or their nearest police authority.
Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or visit the website where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.