(KINCARDINE, ON) – On June 1, 2016 at 6:38 a.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a bear sighting on Adelaide Street in Kincardine. Officers kept observation of the bear as it moved into a bush area south of Kincardine Avenue. After receiving more reports of bear sightings in Kincardine, the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) was contacted. At 10:42 a.m. on June 1, 2016 the bear was captured by a Conservation Officer for relocation to a more suitable area.
The South Bruce OPP is requesting anyone with information that can assist police to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.crimestoppersgb.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.