Police hope to identify a suspect in an investigation involving the theft of a pontoon boat, outboard motor and trailer from a Highway 17 business.
A news release issued today by Crime Stoppers states that the theft occurred in the Desbarats area sometime between Oct. 13 and May 17.
Full text of the news release follows:
Crime Stoppers and the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police are requesting your assistance in identifying a suspect involved in an incident of theft.
Sometime between Oct. 13, 2020 and May 17, 2021, unknown suspects attended Loonie Toons Pontoons and Powersports located on Highway 17 in Johnson Township and removed a 2007 18ft Apex Qwest pontoon boat, 40hp Mercury outboard motor and 2007 Genesis trailer with Ontario marker T5463M which was being stored for the winter.
Approximate value of the pontoon boat is $17,000.
If you can identify the suspects and your tip leads to an arrest you may be eligible for a cash reward. Call Crime Stoppers at (705) 942-7867 or 1-800-222-8477. You can also click the Submit a Tip button found on our website or download the P3 app.