ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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Crime unit members of the Kirkland Lake and South Porcupine Detachments of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are currently investigating a string of break and enters to seasonal residences on Watabeag Lake.
The break-ins are believed to have taken place between Oct. 8 and Dec. 27, 2020.
Firearms and various household items have been reported stolen. The firearms are described as:
- Two single shot 22's, both with a tan-coloured wooden stock.
- Two semi-automatic 22's. One with a dark brown or black stock with black telescopic mounted sights, the other with a wooden, light tan-coloured stock and a telescope sight.
- Two 410's, one bolt action with a three shot magazine and the other a hinge action, single shot.
- Two 12 gauge shot guns, one single shot and one inoperable.
The household items include solar panel systems with batteries, power tools, fishing gear, household appliances, and electronics.
If you were in the area during this time, or have any information regarding these incidents, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.
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