By David Helwig
SooToday.com
Friday, August 12, 2005

OPP NEWS RELEASE

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Motor vehicle stolen and several thefts reported

(Hilton Beach, Ontario) - On Thursday August 11, 2005 at approximately 7:45 a.m., the East Algoma – Thessalon OPP was advised of a stolen motor vehicle on Water Street, Hilton Beach, Ontario.

The complainant had parked his 1994 Sundance the previous evening behind his residence.

When the complainant awoke in the morning, he discovered that the motor vehicle had been stolen.

The motor vehicle was discovered a short time later at the Hilton Beach Skateboard Park.

The motor vehicle sustained damage to the left front tire and rim.

At approximately 11 a.m. while investigating the stolen motor vehicle, the investigating member of the OPP was approached by another resident of Hilton Beach reporting that his vehicle had been entered overnight.

A cell phone and approximately $40 was taken from the vehicle.

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Another four incidents in the Hilton Beach area were reported to the East Algoma OPP between the hours of 1 p.m. and 9 p.m.

Shortly before 1 p.m. a theft was reported from the front porch of a residence located on Mark Street, Hilton Beach, Ontario. A silver and gold "Tarantula" bicycle, valued at $600 was stolen. A motor vehicle was also entered at this location but nothing was stolen.

At approximately 4 p.m. a theft was reported from a motor vehicle located at a residence on Mark Street, Hilton Beach, Ontario. A cell phone was stolen from the vehicle.

At approximately 5:30 p.m. a mischief was reported at a location on Mark Street, Hilton Beach. A front loader was entered. Nothing was reported stolen from the front loader.

At approximately 9 p.m. a theft was reported from a motor vehicle located at a residence on Mark Street, Hilton Beach. A cell phone and cash was stolen from the motor vehicle.

These occurrences are currently under investigation by the East Algoma OPP.

If you have any information regarding these occurrences in Hilton Beach, Ontario, contact the East Algoma OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-705-942-7867.

The OPP want to remind residents to protect their valuable by locking vehicles, valuables and residences.

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