There has been several break and enters over the summer months, which are being investigated by the East Algoma OPP.
OPP Constable Bev Gauthier says the detachment has been investigating break-ins at several isolated locations and camps in the western end of the jurisdiction.
She says the break-ins have been taking place since July 1st and involves mostly the theft of tools and generators.
Gauthier does not say the incidents are connected, but does say the total loss of property is valued over $34,000.
Officers are currently investigating the following thefts:
Between Aug. 6 and Aug. 12, 2020 – Unknown person(s) attended a property on Ansonia within the Municipality of Huron Shores and broke a rear washroom window to a cabin and three sheds and outhouse had their doors ripped off at hinges. A small bunkhouse had been entered through a window. Items taken were an old Skill saw and a 12 volt 1500 lb portable winch with a value of $150.
Between July 1 and Aug. 15, 2020 – Unknown person(s) attended a sugar bush camp near Duff and Ansonia Roads within Plummer Additional Township and stole: two Champion generators, Husqvarna chainsaw, Tool chest, tools, chains and a pipe wrench. An estimated value of all property is $3,600.
Between 8:30 p.m. Aug. 15 and 6:30 a.m., Aug 16, 2020 – A supervisor for Road Maintenance Construction company attended his worksite on Hwy 129 in Daigle Township near the Stoney Creek culvert approximately 75 kilometres north of Thessalon. A sea can unit and office trailer had been entered. Stolen were: Estimated value of property stolen is $25,000.
Between July 31 and Aug. 6, 2020- Unknown person(s) attended a Maple Syrup Business located in the area of Desbarats Lake Road within Johnson Township. There have been previous break and enters to trailers and camps in the area of Desbarats Caves and Puddingstone Road in Bruce Mines where unknown suspects broke into a shipping container on the property near Desbarats Caves. Unknown suspects broke lock off gate and storage container and storage trailer on property. At this theft locks were cut off at the Generator shed, Storage shed and Vacuum shed. A local resident reported unknown persons on ATV’s in nearby gravel pit. Estimated value of property stolen is $5,200.
Between Aug. 1 and Aug. 8, 2020- Unknown person(s) attend a property on Trunk Road in Plummer Additional Township. Items stolen were:
Estimated value of property stolen is $410.
Any person with information regarding the person(s) responsible for these thefts should immediately contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122 or their nearest police authority.