OPP INVESTIGATING BREAK AND ENTER

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Norfolk County Detachment is investigating a Break and Enter at a Hume Street, Simcoe, Norfolk County, ON address.

On Friday, July 26, 2013 in the early morning hours, unknowns attended the residence and gained entry into the garage. Once inside, unknowns entered an unlocked motor vehicle and removed a wallet containing personal and financial information along with Canadian currency. Unknowns then removed an inoperable flint lock rifle, two air pistols, mig welder, stick welder, 22 inch Stihl chainsaw, socket sets, fishing tackle and two fishing rods from the garage.

The theft is valued at approximately $11,000 dollars.

The OPP want to remind all Norfolk County residents that if they observed anyone acting suspicious in or around their property or your neighbours property to please contact the police.

The OPP recognize that break and enters continue to remain an all-too common occurrence in Canada, with more than 200,000 reported to police annually of which 6 in 10 are residential. Another 30% are businesses and 10% are other locations such as sheds and detached garages.

If any community resident would like a SafeGuard Ontario Property Review which will look at many features including a building’s windows, locks and pins; door hinges, frames and locks; exterior lighting; garage security and the address number displayed. You can contact Sergeant Ken Ferguson at the Norfolk OPP Detachment at 519-426-3434.

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.

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