NEWS RELEASE
TIMMINS POLICE SERVICE
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On Sept. 4, 2017, the Timmins Police Service received a report of a break and enter and theft at the Mushkegowuk Council office, located on Birch Street South in Timmins.
Preliminary investigation has revealed that sometime between Sept. 2, 2017 at 6 p.m., and Sept. 4, 2017 at 2 p.m., an unknown individual or individuals gained access to the office building.
A large number of electronic devices were taken, including several laptops and numerous tablets. The value of the electronics taken is estimated at between $30,000 and $40,000.
The incident is being investigated by members of the Timmins Police Service’s Criminal Investigation Section and Forensic Identification Section, with assistance from patrol officers.
Anyone with any information about this incident is asked to contact the Timmins Police Service at 705-264-1201.
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