East Algoma OPP say shotgun, morphine stolen during break and enter
East Algoma OPP say shotgun, morphine stolen during break and enter
East Algoma OPP say shotgun, morphine stolen during break and enter
The Ontario Provincial Police said Wednesday it is investigating a break and enter involving stolen firearms in the Town of Desbarats. (File)
Ontario Provincial police say guns and drugs were stolen during a break and enter Tuesday on Kensington Road in the Town of Desbarats.
East Algoma OPP were called shortly after 10:15 a.m. to respond to the incident, police said in a news release Wednesday.
“Investigators have determined that sometime between 12 p.m. July 4 and 9:30 a.m. July 5, unknown suspects(s) entered the residence through a basement door and damaged a gun cabinet that contained three firearms,” police said in the release.
“Drawers and cabinets throughout the residence and a jewelry box had been opened and gone through as well.”
Items stolen include a .308 Savage rifle, two Remington 12-gauge shotguns, jewelry and prescription medications, including morphine tablets.
Anyone with information on the case is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or contact their local police.
To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.
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The Ontario Provincial Police said Wednesday it is investigating a break and enter involving stolen firearms in the Town of Desbarats. (File)
