Monday, March 22, 2010

VACANT BUILDINGS ENTERED

(SUPERIOR EAST OPP) – Recently Superior East OPP have received reports that person(s) unknown have been entering various vacant and condemned buildings throughout our patrol area. A number of these buildings are in disrepair due to mould; sewage backup etc and anyone entering could be exposed to health risks or personal injury. Although damage caused by intruders has been severe to a number of the buildings including broken windows, holes punched in walls and some items broken, it is a concern that anyone entering these vacant or condemned structures may become injured. The public is requested to avoid entering these structures due to these concerns and also that it is a criminal code offence to break and enter into any building to commit an indictable offence such as mischief or theft.

FARM TRACTOR STOLEN

(Laird Twp., ON.) – A 1994 Ford farm tractor was stolen from a residence in the 4000 block of Highway 17 in Laird Township within the last week.

On Saturday, 20 March it was discovered that a shed door had been pried open where the tractor had been stored. Tire marks were observed in front of the shed that appeared to be from a vehicle that pulled the tractor from the shed.

Anyone with any information on this theft or any other crime is asked to contact the Sault Ste. Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at (705) 949 - 6300 (Tips). Tips can also be submitted anonymously online at www.saultcrimestoppers.com.