6 Long Guns Stolen During Break And Enter
Source: Area OPP
Date: Thu Apr 5 11:45:39 MST 2018
Unknown suspect(s) gained entry to the home by prying open a patio door on that date between 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Suspect(s) stole six long guns as well as cash, a Toshiba laptop, a 50" RCA Television, ammunition and jewellery.
A black SUV was seen in the area prior to the incident. Police are looking to identify this vehicle.
OPP are investigating another Break and Enter which was reported at approximately 2:00 p.m. on the same date and occurred on Third Line, Township of Centre Wellington. Suspect(s) gained entry to the home thru forcing open the rear door of the residence. The victim reported personal documents stolen as well as Jewellery, a Toshiba computer, Nikon camera, and a 32" RCA Television
Any person with information regarding these incidents should contact the Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip on-line at www.csgw.tips. You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.
The OPP would like to remind the community that they are holding a Gun Amnesty during the month of April. The gun amnesty is for any Ontario resident who wishes to voluntarily surrender unwanted or illegally-owned firearms, weapons, accessories or ammunition. Interested gun owners are strongly urged to call the OPP (or their local police service's) non-emergency number at 1-888-310-1122 to arrange for officers to attend and safely retrieve the weapons. Gun owners can also use the OPP website button -- www.opp.ca/gunamnesty -- or the Citizen Self Reporting tool to notify police.