(ATIKOKAN, ON) On Thursday August 29, 2013, officers of the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated an attempted theft of a 2003 Chevrolet pickup truck near the entrance to Bunnel Park in Atikokan, ON.
Sometime after 8:30 am, a culprit smashed a window on the vehicle and then damaged the steering column. Police suspect the damage was likely the result of someone with the intent to steal the vehicle.
Witnesses observed a Caucasian male inside the vehicle at approximately 8:30 am. He is described as being between 40 and 50 years of age, shaggy unkept hair, no shirt and a large belly. He possibly has a tattoo on his back or shoulder. The male left property behind inside the vehicle.
Further information will be release as it becomes available. Police are continuing to investigation and urge the public to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS, if they have information pertaining to this incident.