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The OPP is currently investigating the theft of firearms, including two 12-gauge shotguns, that occurred in Desbarats earlier this week.
A news release issued by the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police states that jewelery and prescription medication were also taken during the break and enter.
Full text of the release follows:
JOHNSON TOWNSHIP - On July 5, 2022 shortly after 10:15 a.m., members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a break and enter at a residence on Kensington Road in the Town of Desbarats.
Investigation determined sometime between 12 p.m. July 4 and 9:30 a.m. July 5, 2022, unknown person(s) entered the residence through a basement door and damaged a gun cabinet that contained three firearms that were subsequently stolen. Numerous drawers, cabinets throughout the residence and a jewelery box had been opened and gone through.
Items stolen are:
• a 308 Savage rifle
• two Remington 12-gauge shotguns
• jewelry
• prescription medication with six morphine tablets
The OPP is looking for anyone who may have seen a vehicle or suspicious person(s) in that area. Any person with information is encouraged to contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122 or their nearest police authority.
Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit information online where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.