District Weekly Crime
Mischief
Terrace
Bay
The Schreiber Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police could use your help in identifying those responsible for an act of mischief in Terrace Bay.
Sometime over the weekend of Friday the 29th of March and Sunday the 2nd of March the hydro meter at the Superior North Catholic District School Board office on Simcoe Plaza in Terrace Bay was pried open and smashed.
The meter consisting of a fair sized stainless steel box and locking lid was pried open with a large crowbar and the glass facing was shattered.Tampering with any electrical system especially one with this amount of voltage is not only stupid but extremely dangerous.
If you have any information on this crime…call Crime Stoppers!
Break and Enter - Mischief
MarathonThe Marathon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police could use your help in identifying those responsible for a break and enter in which a vacant apartment was vandalized.
This apartment is part of a commercial property located on Stewart Street in Marathon. It appears the mischief occurred sometime over the winter months and was only recently discovered and reported to police.
Damage to the four room apartment is estimated at approximately $3,500.00 and consists of drywall being kicked in, drywall being pulled from the ceiling and walls, water damage, an interior window being smashed, and the rear entry door being destroyed.
Police continue to examine physical evidence but do believe that at least two persons are responsible for this senseless and costly damage.
If you have any information on this or any other crime…call Crime Stoppers!
Break and Enter
LonglacOfficers with the Greenstone Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police are looking to identify the persons responsible for a break and enter to a garage in Longlac.
This break and enter and subsequent theft occurred during the evening hours of Saturday, the 1st of March at a residence on Albany Place in Longlac.
Stolen were two “Harley Davidson” leather jackets, a men’s three quarter length “Danier” leather jacket, a box of fire starter logs and a small toolbox with assorted hand tools. The men’s Harley jacket has a “Hearst Chapter, Ontario, Canada” patch on the right shoulder and the women’s Harley jacket is black with two white stripes on the sleeves.
Entry to the garage was gained through the main door and it appears that those responsible left the property through the back yard exiting out onto Picnic Point Road.
If you have any information on this or any other crime…call Crime Stoppers!
Break and Enter
Longlac
The Greenstone Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police could use your help in identifying the persons responsible for several break and enters to remote camps in an area north of Longlac.
Several campers located at the Chipman Lake campground on Chipman Lake on the Lukinto Lake Road have been broken into since November of last year. There appears to have been two separate attacks on these camps; the November incidents, and the latest incidents reported to police in the early part of February when again generators were targeted. The latest theft was of a blue Yamaha generator, with model # EF1000IS and serial # 7CG210480. This particular generator also has the owner’s name engraved on top. Police are also looking to recover another Yamaha generator, model # EF1000 and serial # 0213361.
Chipman Lake is an area accessible primarily by motorized snow vehicle during the winter months. Police suspect that more than one individual is involved and that at least one snowmobile with a sleigh was used to transport the stolen generators. Approximately 7.5 kilometers of unplowed road needs to be traversed to get right to the camp area. Access to the camps themselves was gained by forcing open locked doors and cutting locks with bolt cutters.
If you have any information on these crimes…call Crime Stoppers!
Mischief
Terrace BayThe
Schreiber Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police could use your help in
identifying the persons responsible for a senseless act of mischief to school
property in Terrace
Bay.
Two of eight wire reinforced windows on the main entrance doors to the Lake Superior High School on Hudson Drive in Terrace Bay were smashed out using some sort of a pointed but blunt ended pole like instrument. Two, two inch holes were punched in the reinforced glass. Damage is estimated at approximately $500.00.
This incident occurred sometime between 8:00 P.M. on Friday, the 22nd of February and 2:00 P.M on Saturday, the 23rd of February.
This type of damage is truly senseless and costly. If you have any information on this crime…call Crime Stoppers!Break and Enter
LonglacThe Greenstone Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police are actively investigating a commercial property break and enter in which a small quantity of cash was stolen.
This incident occurred sometime overnight from 5:30 P.M. on Wednesday, the 16th of January and 8:00 A.M. the following morning at the Canada Brokerlink office on Dieppe Road in Longlac.
Entry to the building appears to have been through the front door. Stolen with various denominations of paper currency were two rolls of one dollar coins and one roll of two dollar coins.
If you have any information on this crime…call Crime Stoppers!
Stolen Snow Machines - Longlac
LonglacOfficers with the Greenstone Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police out of Longlac could use your help in recovering a stolen snow machine and identifying the persons responsible for this theft.
Stolen was a light blue, 1980, 340cc, Kawasaki Drifter, snow machine with serial number 102079 and bearing Ontario license 410804.
The machine was taken sometime between 5:30 and 7:30 P.M. on Saturday, the 12th of January while left unattended at an apartment parking lot on Kenogami Drive in Longlac.
Evidence suggests the snow machine was started and at least initially driven off heading south on Kengami Dr.
If you have any information that can help police recover this stolen snow machine or identify the persons responsible for this theft…call Crime Stoppers!Theft of Snow Machines
The Greenstone Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police continue to investigate the theft of two snow machines from an area approximately 30 to 40 kilometers north of Nakina on the Anaconda Rd.Stolen was
a black and yellow, 2006, 300cc, Ski-Doo
Freestyle, with VIN # 2BPSGB6E56V000052 and bearing Ontario
license 966545 with a value of approximately $3,500.00 and a grey and red,
2007, 500cc, Ski-Doo Freestyle, with
VIN # 2BPSJB7B37V000106 and bearing Ontario
license 978767 with a value of approximately $6,000.00.
This theft
occurred sometime overnight on Tuesday, the 15th of January, when
the machines were left unattended by those doing some prospecting work in the
area.
Evidence
suggest the two machines were started and driven north onto the Ogoki Road.
Mischief - School Bus Damaged
Provincial police at Marathon Detachment could use your help in identifying the persons responsible for a senseless act of mischief in which a brand new school bus was damaged.This incident was reported to police on the 2nd of January and it likely occurred sometime over the holidays. The targeted bus was a the end of a long line of parked buses on the Trottier Bus Lines property on McKenzie Street in Marathon. A total of 18 seat covers were ripped and several others were destroyed. In addition the contents of a first aid kit were strewn about the the rear of the bus was full of spit. Damage is estimated at over $1,900.00.
This is an active investigation and police feel that at least two persons were responsible.
Let's identify the persons responsible for this costly selfish act. If you have any information on this crime....call Crime Stoppers!
Theft under $5,000.00
Nipigon
Through Crime Stoppers Provincial Police at Nipigon are looking to identify those responsible for a theft from a pickup truck parked overnight at Mound Lake.
This is an area northwest of Nipigon off of the Black Sturgeon Road. The theft occurred overnight on Wednesday, the 10th of October.
Stolen was a tailgate and an 8,000 pound winch. The tailgate is for a black 2003 Ford F250 pickup.
If you have any information on this theft…contact Crime Stoppers!Theft under $5,000.00
Longlac
Greenstone Provincial Police out of Longlac are looking to recover a stolen generator and other tools.
This incident occurred sometime after 4:00 P.M. on Friday, the 12th of October and the following morning at a work site on Dam Road; located approximately 4.9 km. from the Crib Road junction.
Stolen from vehicles and equipment at the work site was a “Honda” 1900 generator, a forest green “Mikita” electric drill with a stainless steel box, two slasher headlights, 100 drill bits in a white plastic box and another 30 drill bits in a blue metal box. The value of these items is in excess of $3,500.00.
Police believe that those responsible for this theft accessed the area by all terrain vehicle and they continue to examine physical evidence recovered at the crime scene.
Break and Enter
NipigonProvincial Police at Nipigon continue to investigate a break and enter in which a significant amount of tools and other items were stolen from a garage.
This incident occurred sometime between Sunday, the 23rd of September and Tuesday, the 2nd of October at a residential property on Highway 11/17, in Nipigon Twp.
Stolen were power tools consisting of two “Miller” welders, a “Hobart” plasma cutter, a “Stihl” chainsaw, a “Mastercraft” bench grinder, an “Hitachi” drill press, and other assorted tools as well as a grey “Yamaha” 9.9 hp. outboard motor, and a “Golden Eagle” compound hunting bow. The value of these stolen items is in excess of $12,000.00.
In order to enter the property police suspect that a vehicle was used to force a lock on a chain that guarded the driveway. The garage itself was entered by forcing open the door.
If you have any information on this break-in or can help police locate any of this stolen property…contact Crime Stoppers!
On a
lighter note CFNO listeners are reminded that January is Crime Stoppers month
and throughout the month of January Crime Stoppers will be giving away a total
of ten $25.00 gift certificates for “The Keg Restaurant” in Thunder Bay to
those listeners that call in to CFNO, are the right caller, and correctly
answer a Crime Stoppers related trivia question.
Theft
Through Crime Stoppers Provincial Police at Marathon and Canadian Pacific Railway Police could use your help in identifying those responsible for a major theft of hockey jerseys from a wrecked train car.Although this train wreck occurred on the 25th of September the entry to the sealed container car and subsequent theft only came to the attention of investigators on Thursday, the 25th of October. Regular inspections revealed the car was entered sometime in the week prior to the 25th.
The train derailment occurred on the Heron Bay Subdivision of the CPR Mainline in Coldwell Twp. This is an area just west of Marathon. The wrecked car itself was located approximately 3 miles from the nearest railway crossing. Accessing the area on foot or by ATV would be difficult.
Stolen were approximately 1,540 hockey jerseys consisting of team logos of the Ottawa Senators, the Pittsburgh Penguins, and the Vancouver Canucks. Cardboard boxes containing the jerseys were torn open and discarded at the scene.
If you have any information on this theft…call Crime Stoppers!
Break and Enter
Crime Stoppers - NipigonThe Ontario Provincial Police at Nipigon Detachment continue to investigate a break-in at the Nipigon Drive-in located on First St. in Nipigon. Entry was gained by accessing a small window on the west side of the building. This incident occurred sometime overnight on Sunday, the 19th of August.
Stolen was a two foot high grey metal safe mounted on wheels. The safe contained a small amount of cash consisting of bills and rolled coins. The safe was rolled from the office and out through the north side door.
Police have yet to recover the safe or any of the stolen money.
If you have any information that can help police identify those responsible for this crime or help recover this safe…call Crime Stoppers!
Theft - Under 5,000.00
Crime Stoppers – NipigonThrough Crime Stoppers Provincial Police at Nipigon are looking to locate a stolen riding lawnmower.
Sometime during the day of Friday, the 24th of August a green 1990 John Deere LT175 riding lawn mower with serial # XM00175X421550 was removed from a business in the 400 block of Hwy. # 11/17, in the town of Nipigon.
The riding mower was taken from along the east side of a garage at the Beaver Motel.
If you have any information on this theft or know the location of this stolen riding mower…call Crime Stoppers!
Theft
NipigonThe Ontario Provincial Police at Nipigon Detachment are looking to locate a stolen swamp buggy and trailer.
During the spring of this year; sometime around May, a red 1975 Bombardier J5 “swamp buggy” and the trailer it was sitting on was stolen from a piece of property on Hwy. # 11/17, in the town of Nipigon.
The red home made trailer bears Ontario licence plate # 87452H.
If you have any information on this theft or know of the location of this stolen all terrain vehicle and trailer…call Crime Stoppers!
Theft - Under 5,000.00
SchreiberThrough Crime Stoppers the Ontario Provincial Police at Schreiber are looking to recover a stolen modified boat trailer and numerous pieces of masonry tools.
Sometime overnight between 10:30 in the evening on Monday, August the 20th and 8:00 A.M. the following morning a boat trailer modified for work purposes and loaded with tools was stolen from the yard at Holy Angels Separate School on Winnipeg St. in Schreiber. The old boat trailer has a red primer finish and is about 20 feet long with a single axle. One rim has white spokes while the other rim is grey. Attached to the bottom of the trailer is a mesh cage in which an orange cement mixer was locked in. Also attached to the trailer were two storage boxes; one black in colour, the other made of treated lumber. These boxes contained an assortment of tools consisting of saws, drills, and grinders as well as nails, screws, and bolts.
This theft estimated at approximately $3,000.00 that has left a contractor without a good part of his tools and equipment.
If you have any information on this crime that can help police locate this stolen trailer or identify those responsible…call Crime Stoppers!
Break and enter and theft
BeardmoreProvincial Police out of Geraldton continue to investigate a break and enter to the Curling Club in Beardmore. This is just one incident of several over the past few months that police are looking into.
This break-in occurred sometime over the weekend of Friday, June the 8th and Monday, the 11th when two doors of the Curling Club were forced open by prying on the door knobs.
Stolen were approximately 15 bottles of assorted liquor and several bottles of pop consisting of two liter “7-Up”. From evidence gathered at the scene it would appear that those responsible also consumed a good quantity of liquor in the building to the point of possible intoxification.
Police could use your help in identifying those responsible. If you have any information on this crime…call Crime Stoppers!
Break, Enter, and Theft
ManitouwadgeThe Manitouwadge Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police continue to investigate two separate incidents of break and enter to a small business located in the parking lot of the
The first incident occurred sometime overnight on Monday, May the 28th when the lock and hasp on the side door of a bus converted into a chip stand was pried open. Those responsible immediately attacked the cash register and stole a quantity of cash consisting of various denominations of Canadian currency.
The second incident occurred sometime during the early morning hours of Saturday, the 16th of June. Again the lock and hasp were pried off the side door to the bus.
Police could use your help in identifying those responsible. If you have any information on these crimes…call Crime Stoppers!
Theft
SchreiberThe Schreiber Detachment of the Provincial Police continue to investigate the theft of a large quantity of diesel fuel from the TWD yard in Rossport. This is a highway maintenance yard located on the north side of the Trans Canada Highway and just east of the village of Rossport.
This theft occurred sometime during the early evening hours of Wednesday, the 25th of April. It was at a time when maintenance crews were out from the yard dealing with a rock slide on the highway east of Pays Platt.
Approximately 300 – 400 gallons of diesel fuel at a cost of approximately $1,400.00 was siphoned from a storage tank located behind the main building. The fuel filler cap was open and a fuel line had been cut in two separate places. A short piece of siphon hose was recovered at the scene.
Tire impressions in the soil would indicate that a large commercial vehicle of some type was used in the theft.
If you were in the area of Rossport at the time of a rock slide in which police traffic control was being conducted perhaps you saw something at the TWD yard. You may have information on this theft. Call Crime Stoppers!
Mischief
ManitouwadgeThis week through Crime Stoppers the Manitouwadge Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police could use your help in identifying the persons responsible for several acts of senseless vandalism.
Sometime overnight on Wednesday, the 27th of June, the plastic encased signs on the front lawn of the
Another incident occurred sometime overnight on Monday, the 30th of April, when some pretty pointed profanity was printed in blue chalk on the north side of Our Lady of Lourdes School.
These incidents may not be related but any information on these crimes could help police.
Crime Stoppers is asking the youth of the Community to take some responsibility and to do what’s right. Help your school! Help your Community! Let’s identify those responsible. Call Crime Stoppers.
Theft - outboard motor
LonglacThe Greenstone Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police out of Longlac are looking to recover a stolen outboard motor and identifying the persons responsible for this theft.
The motor was stolen on the night of Saturday, the 28th of April, from a residence on Hillcrest Drive in Longlac. A chain used to secure the motor at the side of the residence was cut.
Stolen was a grey, 9.8 Hp, Nissan outboard motor.
If you have any information on those responsible for this theft or know the location of this stolen motor…call Crime Stoppers!
Theft - copper wire
LonglacGreenstone Provincial Police out of Longlac continue to investigate two separate thefts of copper wire from the Kenogami Diversion Dam.
The dam is located in a relatively remote area east of Longlac at mileage 13 of the Blueberry Rd.
The first incident occurred sometime between the evening of Tuesday the 29th of May and the morning of Wednesday the 4th of June. Stolen was approximately 200 meters of copper wire with an estimated value of $1000.00. The wire ran along the base of the dam and was being used as a ground.
The second incident occurred sometime overnight on Wednesday, the 6th of June.
With a marked increase in the value of precious metals, and in particular copper, thefts of this nature continue to be a problem for police. Metals are sold to scrap metal dealers for significant prices. Usually the wire is stripped before sale and sometimes this is accomplished by burning off the insulation.
If you have any information on these thefts or any precious metal thefts…call Crime Stoppers!
Shed break-in
LonglacProvincial Police out of Longlac continue to investigate a storage shed break-in in which a number of items of considerable value were stolen.
This incident occurred sometime overnight on Friday, the 6th of April, at a residence on Hillcrest Dr. in Longlac. A small wooden storage shed located at the rear of the residence was forcibly entered by prying off the lock assembly that secured the door.
Stolen were six, new in the box, solar panels; two voltage regulators for the solar system; a 1500w “Honda” generator, a “Partner” chainsaw; a power ice auger; a “Power Pac”; and a “Shop Vac”. The estimated value of these items is in excess of $5,000.00.
Police could use your help in recovering these items and identifying those responsible. If you have any information on this theft…call Crime Stoppers!
Mischief
LonglacThe Greenstone Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police out of Longlac are looking to identify the persons responsible for an incredulously stupid act of mischief in which a rock was thrown at a passing semi-tractor trailer unit.
This incident occurred at about 10:00 P.M. on Friday, the 20th of April along Highway # 11 just west of the town of Longlac. This is an area near the C.N. siding just west of the Longlac bridge and east of the Long Lake First Nation.
A tractor/trailer unit was traveling east bound when the driver observed a group of about four or five persons walking west along the highway when one of them stepped out onto the roadway directly in front of the on coming truck. The driver swerved to miss hitting any of them when a rock was thrown. The rock struck and shattered the windshield on the driver’s side.
Police have very limited descriptions of these individuals but the one that stepped onto the roadway appeared to be female.
If you have any information on this crime…call Crime Stoppers!
Arson
MarathonProvincial Police at Marathon Detachment continue to investigate a fire in which a storage shed and its contents were completely destroyed.
This incident occurred on Thursday the 12th of April at about 3:15 in the morning at a residence on Hemlo Drive. The occupants were awakened by what they thought was an explosion coming from the back yard. By this time the storage shed was completely engulfed in flames.
Responding fire crews were unable to save the structure which contained two snow machines, two sea kayaks, two bicycles, and an ATV. Damage is estimated at approximately $10,000.00.
Physical evidence continues to be examined but Police and Fire Investigators suspect that this was a deliberate act of arson and they could use your help in identifying the persons responsible.
This is the type of crime that could have resulted with more tragic circumstances if not for the quick response of emergency personal. If you have any information on this crime…call Crime Stoppers!
Mischief, Manitouwadge
Through Crime Stoppers officers with the Manitouwadge Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police could use your help in identifying the persons responsible for a costly and senseless act of mischief.
Sometime late on Monday the 26th of March and early Tuesday morning the two rear tires of a pick up truck parked overnight in a driveway on Matachewan Road in Manitouwadge were punctured through the side walls with what police believe to be a pointed instrument such as a carpentry awl.
There appears to be no motive in this incident other than a senseless act of vandalism.
If you have any information on this crime…call Crime Stoppers!
Break and Enter
Terrace BayOfficers with the Ontario Provincial Police at Schreiber Detachment could use your help in identifying the persons responsible for a senseless break and enter and mischief to the Terrace Bay Recreation Centre.
This incident occurred sometime during the early morning hours of Saturday the 24th of March on Selkirk Drive in Terrace Bay. Entry to the Rec Centre was gained by forcing open the “Selkirk” entrance door located on the east side of the building.
Once inside those responsible then smashed a lower glass pane on a trophy case displaying items from “The Great Terrace Bay Treasure Quest.” Also smashed was a pane of security mesh glass on an interior door. Damage is estimated at several hundred dollars.
This incident of vandalism is only one of several involving the Recreation Centre, the Swimming Pool, and the Tourist Centre over the past while.
Vandalism is a senseless crime that affects all of us in our Communities. If you have any information on these crimes do the right thing for your Community and call Crime Stoppers.
Break and Enter
NakinaOfficers with the Greenstone Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police could use your help in identifying the persons responsible for yet another break and enter to the “584” convenience store in Nakina.
This latest incident occurred overnight on Friday the 5th of January. Entry was gaining by breaking the glass window on a rear door. From evidence gathered at the scene it would appear a suspect had cut themselves.
Those responsible immediately targeted the area where cigarettes are shelved and removed 3 cartons of DuMaurier brand cigarettes and 2 cartons of Players brand cigarettes. Also stolen were 5 packages of Duracell batteries.
Police continue to examine several pieces of physical evidence including a pair of black leather gloves made by “Watson” that were left behind by those responsible.
Break and Enters
NakinaOfficers with the Greenstone Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police continue to investigate separate break-ins to two local businesses in Nakina.
The first occurred at the “584” Convenience store located on Hwy. # 584 in Nakina sometime overnight on Friday the 15th of December. Entry to the store and a rear apartment were first attempted at a locked window before attempts were made at prying open a locked door. When these efforts were unsuccessful the window on the door itself was then smashed with repeated blows.
Stolen was a small amount of cash in various small denominations as well as an assortment of various brands of cigarettes, Colts cigars and other confectionary items consisting of juice, chips, and pop.
The second break and enter occurred at Pennock’s Tourist Service on Cordingly Lake Road in Nakina sometime during the early morning hours of Sunday the 17th of December. Entry to the store was gained by smashing out a window.
Stolen were five cartons each of DuMaurier and Players brand cigarettes. During the break-in an alarm was activated and those responsible fled on foot.
Like any small community these break-ins would have a real impact on the town of Nakina and police could use your help in identifying those responsible. If you have any information…remain anonymous and call Crime Stoppers.
Break and Enters
MarathonThe Marathon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police continue to investigate two separate residential break and enters.
The first occurred on Ross St. in Marathon sometime over the Christmas holiday weekend of the 23rd to the 26th of December. Those responsible disabled a motion security light at the rear of the residence and then forced open a basement window. Taken was a black “iHome” Ipod dock with a radio/alarm clock combination, a large dark grey Maglite flashlight, approximately a dozen DVD’s, approximately $15.00 in change, and a 26 oz. bottle of vodka.
The suspects then exited the residence using a side door and may have proceeded down a back lane heading in the direction of Armour St.
The second break and enter occurred on Birch St. sometime just after the Christmas and Boxing Day holidays. Entry to the residence was gained by ripping open a screen and forcing the locks on a kitchen window. Stolen were a 2005 Playstation II and two controllers along with a Starsky and Hutch game disc.
In both of these occurrences police continue to examine physical evidence.
If you have any information on these crimes that can help police identify those responsible or locate any of the stolen property…remain anonymous and call Crime Stoppers!
Attempt Break and Enter
NipigonProvincial Police at Nipigon continue to investigate an attempted break and enter to the area Post Office.
This incident occurred on Saturday, December 2nd, sometime between noon and 8:30 in the evening. Access to the Post Office situated on Front Street in Nipigon was attempted by kicking a hole in a furnace vent and pulling it from the wall. Although this area was breached the interior wall vent was not dislodged and access to the building was not gained.
If you have any information that can help police identify those responsible for this crime…call Crime Stoppers!
Mischief
Red Rock
The Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police could use your help in identifying the persons responsible for an act of mischief that occurred in the town of Red Rock.
Sometime overnight on the 17th of November both passenger side tires of a pickup truck parked on Rankin St. in Red Rock were slashed. Damage is estimated at $400.00.
This is yet another senseless act that would frustrate any victim of such a crime.
If you have any information that can help police identify those responsible…call Crime Stoppers! Your information is anonymous and it could earn you a cash reward.
Mischief
Nipigon
Officers with the Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police continue to investigate a mischief in which several cabins of a local resort were damaged.
This incident occurred sometime during the month of September or early November at the “Chalet Lodge”, a popular retreat located on Hwy. # 11 just north of the Hwy. # 17 junction.
Approximately 11 windows on seven separate cabins and the main chalet were smashed. Damage is estimated at $4000.00.
This is a very costly and senseless act of mischief to a local business and police could use your help in identifying those responsible. If you have any information on this crime…help your community…remain anonymous and call Crime Stoppers!
Theft Firearms
Red Rock
This week through Crime Stoppers the Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police could use your help in identifying the persons responsible for a break and enter in which two firearms and other items were stolen.
This break and enter occurred on Newton Street in the town of Red Rock sometime between the 21st and the 27th of August of this year. Entry to the residence was gained by forcing open a back door.
Police are looking to recover two bolt action rifles, one a .306 caliber, and the other a .303 Browning. Also stolen was a quantity of liquor and jewelry including a white gold engagement ring/wedding band combination and a gold Colibri pocket watch.
This is a very active investigation and police want to secure these firearms. If you have any information on this crime that can help identify those responsible or locate any of these stolen items…remain anonymous and call Crime Stoppers!
Theft Firearms
GeraldtonThrough Crime Stoppers the Greenstone Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police at Geraldton could use your help in recovering two stolen firearms and identifying the person responsible for this theft.
Police are looking to recover:
- a .308 caliber, lever action, Browning rifle, serial number 12440RN127 and
- a .44 caliber, lever action, Marlin rifle, serial number 24097557.
Although both rifles were secured with trigger locks and stored in a gun cabinet they were removed from a residence on McKenzie Ave., East in Geraldton sometime over the past several months.
For obvious reasons police would very much like to see these guns recovered. If you have any information on this theft…remain anonymous and call Crime Stoppers!
Mischief
Terrace Bay
The Ontario Provincial Police at Terrace Bay continue to investigate a senseless act of mischief in which several windows on the Tourist Information Centre were smashed.
This incident occurred sometime overnight on the 6th of June. A birch log and possible a beer bottle were thrown at three rather large windows on the west side of the building.
In an incident most certainly related to the first a window on the Terrace Bay Pool building located on Selkirk Ave. was also smashed and a beer bottle was thrown into the pool area. Shards of a Carling Logger beer bottle were recovered at the scene.
Total damage is estimated at approximately $1,450.00.
This is the type of crime that we can do something about. If you have any information that can help police…call Crime Stoppers!
Theft
Marathon
Through Crime Stoppers the Marathon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police could use your help in identifying the persons responsible for a theft that occurred at Margaret Twomey Public School.
This theft which is in excess of $6000.00 occurred sometime between Thursday, the 29th of June and Wednesday, the 5th of July; a period in which some maintenance work was being done.
Stolen were several items including;
- an Acer Travelmate laptop computer, serial # LXT350606433120;
- another ACER laptop computer, with a silver finish;
- a Lonovo Thinkpad laptop computer, serial # L3BX867;
- an Acer AL1715 monitor,
- an Epson Stylus laser printer, serial # GXKK0502038,
- a Toshiba DVD/VCR player, serial # AD24215167A, and
- a Panasonic PV-DV851-K video camera, serial # 1HD5005B.
The theft from any school program affects the entire Community. If you have any information that can help police identify those responsible or locate any of this stolen property…do the right thing…remain anonymous…and call Crime Stoppers!
Mischief
BeardmoreOn the 23rd of July at approximately 3:00 A.M. a log was thrown through a bedroom window of a residence located on Main Street in the town of Beardmore.
Those sleeping inside heard a loud crash and then observed a piece of firewood had been thrown through the window. Fortunately no one was hurt in the incident.
Ontario Provincial Police at Greenstone Detachment are looking for a male suspect that was observed running from the scene.
If you have any information on this crime…call Crime Stoppers!
Theft
Stirling Twp., NipigonOfficers with the Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police are looking to recover a Honda generator that was stolen from a garage that was adjacent to a mobile trailer on Hwy. # 11/17 in Sterling Twp. The theft occurred sometime between the 20th and the 23rd of July.
The generator is a traditional red Honda, model 2500, with serial # 1045850.
If you have any information that could help police identify the persons responsible for this theft or locate this stolen generator…call Crime Stoppers!
Mischief
NipigonOn the 31st of May, 2006, sometime between 1:30 and 7:30 in the morning, two new tires on a white Volkswagen that was parked on Front Street near the Normandie Hotel in Nipigon were slashed with what police believe was a knife.
Police have no suspects in this matter and they could use your help in identifying those responsible.
If you have any information on this crime…call Crime Stoppers!
Break, Enter and Theft
LonglacOfficers with the Greenstone Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police out of Longlac are investigating a break and enter to a local business in which a vehicle and a small amount of cash were stolen.
The break in occurred sometime overnight on the evening of the 7th or the early morning hours of the 8th of April at the Café Du Nord restaurant located on Dieppe Road. in Longlac. Entry to the building was gained by smashing a window on the front entrance door.
Stolen was approximately $300.00 in rolled change as well as a red two door Pontiac Sunfire that was parked at the side of the restaurant. This vehicle was subsequently recovered by police on the north shoulder of a dirt road next to the Ginoogaming High School.
This is not the first time that this business was broken into. A similar incident occurred on the 4th of April in which a quantity of beer was taken.
If you have any information that can help police solve these crimes…call Crime Stoppers!
Break and Enter
NipigonOfficers with the Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police are actively investigating a break and enter to a local business in which approximately $3,000.00 in tools were stolen.
The incident occurred overnight on the 2nd of June at CG Marine and Welding Supply located on Fourth Street in Nipigon. Entry was gained through a window on the northwest side of the building.
Stolen was:
- a STIHL leaf blower, model # BG65;
- a STIHL brush cutter, model # FS450, serial # 161544891;
- a STIHL chainsaw, model # MS170, serial # 268221690;
- and a STIHL saw, model # MS341, serial # 265357275.
With the public’s help police have recovered the chainsaw case, however information is needed on the other items as to their location as well as identifying those responsible for this break and enter. If you can help…please…call Crime Stoppers!
Mischief
Red Rock
Through Crime Stoppers the Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police could use your help in identifying the persons responsible for yet another senseless act of mischief. This incident occurred on Salls Street in Red Rock during the early morning hours of the 18th of June.
Three fairly large trees, approximately 10 to 15 feet in height were cut down. They were located on the boulevard between St. Hillary’s School and the local Credit Union. Through investigation police have been able to narrow down the time frame in which this damage occurred to between 3:15 and 4:15 in the morning. In addition to this damage garbage was dumped on a parked vehicle in the area.
This is the type of crime that is difficult to understand and ultimately affects everyone in our Community. If you have any information that can help police identify those responsible…call Crime Stoppers!
Mischief
GeraldtonOfficers with the Greenstone Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police at Geraldton are currently investigating a mischief that occurred to the washroom facilities at the Kenogamisis waterfront park.
The damage was reported to police on the 6th of April of this year. Both the men’s and women’s washroom doors were forced open and the toilets broken. Damage is estimated at approximately $2,500.00.
This is yet another senseless act of vandalism that affects all in our community. If you have any information that help police identify those responsible for this crime…call Crime Stoppers.
Mischief
MarathonThe Ontario Provincial Police at Marathon Detachment are currently investigating a mischief in which Mill property was spray painted.
The mischief consisted of the “rail house” and various rail cars being spray painted with expletives in bright fluorescent orange paint.
This vandalism probably occurred overnight on the 2nd of May.
Any act of senseless vandalism is a concern for any community. If you have any information on this crime that can help police identify those responsible…do the right thing…better your community…call Crime Stoppers!
Marihuana Grows
Thunder BayCrime Stoppers and the Tri-Force Drug Unit want to make CFNO listeners aware of an ever increasing drug problem in the Thunder Bay District.
There is an alarming increase in the amount and size of marihuana grow operations in Northwestern Ontario. In 2005 alone, the Tri-Force Drug Unit seized over 17,000 marihuana plants. Criminal groups are becoming more organized and are setting up large scale operations throughout the area. The outdoor growing season for marihuana is generally between May and October.
Grow-ops can be located in hidden areas on private property or in remote areas that are hard to access. For best results planting usually occurs on the south sides of fields and near a readily available source of water such as along a creek or small lake. Often, new trails in the bush will be formed and there may be some unexplainable traffic in accessing a given area. Recently purchased pieces of property that appear to be abandoned or are frequented at irregular intervals and at odd hours may be an indication of a potential marihuana grow.
Mischief
Schreiber
Officers with the Schreiber Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police could use your help in identifying the persons responsible for an incredible act of mischief that resulted in tens of thousands of dollars in damage to a home on Columbia St. in Schreiber.
This incident occurred sometime between Thursday, the 13th of April and Monday, the 17th of April. A home heating fuel line leading from an external storage tank to the interior of the residence was deliberately cut and this allowed approximately 800 to 850 liters of fuel to leak into the basement of the home and into the sewer drain and eventually into the sewage treatment plant itself. This mischief was only detected after an unusually high amount of fuel was required to fill the tank on Monday, the 17th and the tank and line itself was inspected the following day. The entire basement was covered in fuel oil. In addition to this damage a camper trailer on the property was randomly spray painted with red paint and its tires slashed.
This is a very active police investigation as clean up damage estimates continue to climb. This horrible act of mischief not only affected the occupants of this particular residence but others in the community by way of fuel contamination to the sewage treatment plant.
This is a time for the Community to act. If you have any information on this crime…do the right thing and call Crime Stoppers.
Attempted Arson
Terrace BayCrime Stoppers and the Ontario Provincial Police at Terrace Bay continue to seek the public’s assistance in an effort to identify the persons responsible for an attempted arson at a residence on Southridge Crescent in Terrace Bay.
This incident occurred on the 10th of April, sometime between 7:30 in the morning and 8:00 o’clock in the evening when an ignited accelerant that police have identified as diesel fuel was thrown up against the side of the house. The residence did not catch fire although there were several separate burn areas on more than one side of the home.
Fortunately no one was hurt but the potential for significant property damage was obviously very high.
This is an unusual incident that could have ended with very tragic results. If you have any information that could help police solve this crime…remain anonymous and call Crime Stoppers.
Theft of Boat
Longlac
Officers with the Greenstone Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police are investigating the theft of a boat from the Dry Docks of Neenah Papers on Picnic Point Road in the town of Longlac.
The theft occurred on the 11th of March or possibly the night before after 10:00 in the evening. A chain securing the boat to a boat rack was cut. The boat was then slid to the edge of the lake where it was then attached to the back of a motorized snow machine and dragged out in the direction of the middle of Long Lake. Police suspect that the snow machine used in the theft is a newer model Bombardier.
The stolen boat is described an aluminum, blue and silver, 14 foot Lund.
If you have any information that can help police identify the persons responsible for this theft or locate this stolen boat…then call Crime Stoppers.
Residential B&E
LonglacThrough Crime Stoppers officers with the Greenstone Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police could use your help in identifying the persons responsible for a residential break and enter in the town of Longlac.
This incident occurred probably overnight on Saturday the 25th of March at a residence on Indian Road. The front door had been forced open with a kick that bent the deadbolt lock.
Taken was a fair quantity of liquor, compact discs, and DVD’s. Some of the DVD’s are marked with the letters “LH”.
Persons of interest for police are 1 male and 3 female Native Canadians that were seen walking west on Indian Road in the vicinity of the break-in at about 5:00 A.M. on Sunday morning. The male and one female were wearing white jackets and the other two females were wearing brown shirts. All are described as adults in their 20’s. Police would like to talk to these people as potential witnesses.
If you have any information on this crime…call Crime Stoppers!
Residential B&E
NipigonOfficers with the Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police are currently investigating a residential break and enter to an area home just west of Nipigon.
This break-in occurred sometime between 9:30 in the morning on the 10th of March and 6:00 in the afternoon on the 11th of March on Spruce Lane in Dorion Twp.
Taken was a Husqvarna TC200 ice auger and approximately 30 to 35 DVD movies as well as two compound bows and a small quantity of beer. One bow has a black and grey camouflage pattern and the other is grey.
Homicides
Both the Thunder Bay Police and the Ontario Provincial Police continue to investigate two separate area homicides. These are very active investigations and any information from the public could be helpful in identifying those responsible.
The first homicide concerns 58 year old Judith (Judy) THIBAULT. She was first reported missing to Thunder Bay Police on the 21st of November, 2000. Her car, a 1983 grey Pontiac Lemans was found the next day at the Intercity Shopping Centre. Her remains were found on the 26th of August, 2004, in an area west of Nipigon.
The second homicide involves Alma TERAVAINEN. Her death occurred on the 25th of July, 2005, while she was at work at the Harbourview Terrace Variety. This is a small community store situated between Cumberland and Lake Streets.
The Province of Ontario is offering a reward of $50,000 in the THIBAULT homicide. For this reward only persons with information are asked to contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122 or 1-705-329-6111. In the TERAVAINEN homicide Crime Stoppers is offering its maximum pre-approved reward of $2,000.00. In both cases if you wish to remain anonymous and be eligible for a maximum reward of $2,000…call Crime Stoppers.
