Northumberland OPP – Investigating Break and Enter in Trent Hills
Further Incident Of Stolen Firearms – Public Assistance Requested
The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a break and enter that occurred at a location north of Warkworth.
On October 9, 2024, shortly after 6:30 p.m., OPP responded to a break and enter that occurred sometime between 6:00 p.m. on October 8, and 6:00 p.m., on October 9, 2024, at a location on Godolphin Road.
An OPP Scenes Of Crime Officer (SOCO) attended to assist with the investigation where a number of shipping containers and a shed had been broken into. Among the property stolen was an ATV, an UTV, a gas generator, multiple chainsaws and an utility trailer. The approximate value of these items stolen is $55,000.
On October 10, 2024, at approximately 3:30 p.m., police received an additional report of a break- in at another area of the property. Among the items stolen were the following described firearms along with ammunition:
– Marlin 39m .22 caliber lever action rifle
– Lee Enfield 303 rifle
– Lakefield Mossberg 400G 12 gauge shotgun
This investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact Northumberland OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crimestoppers at 1-705-745-9000. When you contact Crime Stoppers, you remain anonymous, you will never have to testify and you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000. You may also submit a tip online at www.stopcrimehere.ca. Ref: E241354958
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