Criminals Get Free Shotgun, Compound Bow & Ammunition In Howick

(HOWICK, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers, including members from the Huron County OPP Property Crimes Unit are investigating a break, enter and theft occurrence that took place at a Fordwich Line residence. Police believe the break & enter took place sometime between 6:30 p.m. on September 25, 2015 and 8:00 p.m. on September 26, 2015.

Those responsible entered into a detached shed through an insecure window. Once inside the suspect(s) located a shotgun, a compound bow and some additional hunting gear.

Some of the stolen items include:

A Mossberg model 535 12 gauge pump action shotgun, 28” barrel with a wood grain stock.

25 shells of UMC Remington 12 gauge 3” Double B Goose Load ammunition

A camouflage, soft sided Flambeau shotgun case.

A PSE Brute X compound bow with camouflage arrows

Leopold 6X30 binoculars

A size XL Rocky brand camouflage hunting jacket

In total, the value of the stolen property is approximately $1,200.

Huron OPP would like to remind all firearms owners to always store firearms in a safe manner in accordance with the regulations. It is important to store, transport and display firearms safely to prevent accidents and deter loss or theft. For specific rules please see the link below.

http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/cfp-pcaf/fs-fd/storage-entreposage-eng.htm

Any person with information regarding this incident should immediately contact Huron OPP at (519) 524-8314 or at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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