(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment is reminding the public to protect their property and valuables against would be thieves after a vehicle entry was reported at a Talbot Street South, Simcoe, Norfolk County, Ontario address.
On Tuesday, November 19, 2013 between 8:45 a.m. and 9:00 a.m., unknown suspects proceeded to enter the back of a pick-up truck that was parked in the driveway of the residence. Once inside, unknowns removed a Matthews Helium compound bow, camouflage in colour along with five arrows. Suspects also removed a walnut coloured case that contained a World War II shotgun.
The shotgun can be described as having a 27†barrel, with two barrels stacked on top of each other. It had a walnut stock with a 1/2†gouge in the end of the stock and contained silver sides that had engraving of fields and birds. The gun was contained in a walnut case that had red velvet lining.
The owner would greatly appreciate the return both items especially the shotgun which has sentimental value.
Anyone with information regarding this incident should immediately contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1 – 888 – 310 – 1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1 – 800 – 222 – 8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at www.helpsolvecrime.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.