A news release issued today by the Sault Ste. Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) reports that firearms and jewelry were stolen during a break-in near Heyden.
The incident occurred sometime between Oct. 9 and Oct. 16.
Full text of the OPP news release follows:
AWERES TOWNSHIP - On Oct. 16, 2020 at approximately 8:45 p.m., members from the Sault Ste. Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a break and enter that occurred sometime between Oct. 9, 2020 and Oct. 16, 2020 at a residence on Linden Drive in Aweres Township.
Investigation determined forced entry was made into the residence and once inside, the suspect(s) stole numerous items.
Description of property stolen:
• 308 bolt action Browning rifle serial # 663777
• 32 lever action Winchester rifle serial # 2460916
• Pellet gun
• Assortment of jewelry
Sault Ste. Marie OPP is requesting anyone with information regarding the person(s) responsible for this crime should immediately 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), where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.