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Police hope to identify person of interest

Individual is alleged to be responsible for stealing items from vehicles in Kapuskasing
20220203 POI Kapuskasing
Police hope to identify a person of interest believed responsible for stealing items from vehicles in Kapuskasing

NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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KAPUSKASING - On Feb. 3, 2022, members of the James Bay Detachments of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a theft from a motor vehicle that was parked at a residence on Radisson Crescent in the Town of Kapuskasing.

[It is alleged that] the person of interest stole a few items from the vehicle and made the same attempts on other motor vehicles in the area.

Police are asking anyone with information regarding this incident, to contact the Kapuskasing OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. You can also submit information online. Being anonymous, you will not be required to testify in court and information you provide may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.

A reminder of crime prevention tips:
    •    Call 911 if you witness a crime in progress
    •    Lock it or lose it! Secure your vehicles and home
    •    Thieves like easy pickings, so target harden your home with outside lighting, good locks, alarms and cameras

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