OPP are dealing a rash of break-in's across the Rainy River district.There have been over twenty incidents of break-ins, thefts and acts of mischief since May 1.
Constable Anne McCoy says some of the thefts could have been prevented.
Item stolen range from outboard motors, tools, outdoor furniture, and in one case a 200 pound cement deer from a home in Atikokan.
Here is list of occurrences.
Between May 1 – 14, 2012, culprits stole three solar lights and a garden gnome from a Cornwall Avenue residence in Fort Frances.
Between May 6 – 8, 2012, there was a theft of a wheelbarrow from a residence at the 1600 block of Colonization Road West. Officers located the wheelbarrow upon follow up of another break and enter investigation in an area nearby.
May 12, 2012, a 2007 Honda outboard motor was stolen from a property located on Crystal Lake Road.
Between May 14 – 15, 2012, culprit(s) cut bolts in order to steal a grey and red 20 horsepower Yamaha outboard motor from the back of a boat parked in the owners’ yard on the 1000 block of Williams Avenue in Fort Frances.
Between May 14 – 16, 2012, culprit(s) stole a 2003 Honda outboard 30 horsepower motor from the parking lot of a bait and tackle store in Atikokan.
On May 22, 2012, culprit(s) stole five silver and two black solar lights from a residence on the 900 block of Second Street East in Fort Frances.
Between May 25-28, 2012 a fuel tank was reported stolen from the Ministry of Transportation Patrol shed at Highway 11 at Nickle Lake.
On May 25, 2012 after 2:00 pm, a resident at the 1000 Williams Avenue, Fort Frances, found damage to a Dodge pickup truck. Culprit(s) deeply scratched around the logo of the pick up truck causing significant damage and subsequent cost to repair.
On May 27, 2012, culprit(s) stole a 200 lbs decorative cement deer from a residence in Atikokan.
On May 28, 2012, culprit(s) broke into a cabin located at Bad Vermillion Lake near Mine Centre and stole a 12 Volt converter.
On May 30, 2012, culprit(s) stole a grey 1996 Yamaha 30 horsepower outboard motor from a cabin on Seine River.
On June 3, 2012 culprits stole a Mercury outboard 25 horsepower motor and gas tank from a boat located on the 1000 block of Williams Avenue.
Between June 3 - 4, 2012 culprit(s) forced open a garage on Biddeson Avenue in Fort Frances. While inside the garage, they stole a 1995 Hoyt Compound Bow, a camouflage bow case, 12 brand new aluminium arrows with hi-vis dyed turkey feathers, a red 2009 Honda push lawn mover and a grey adult mountain bike.
Between June 5 – 12, 2012, culprit(s) broke into a garage located on the 1400 block of Colonization Road West. A 700 Watt Motormaster power pack was stolen but left a welder on the lawn.
On June 6, 2012, someone smashed a car windshield on the 300 block of Church Street in Fort Frances.
On June 7, 2012, deck furniture was stolen from a residence on the 1000 block of Williams Avenue in Fort Frances.
On June 7, 2012, culprit(s) stole a tackle box from a pickup truck parked on the Atikokan River.
On June 8, 2012, two males were found inside the building of a car wash located at Williams Avenue in Fort Frances. The two male suspects ran away upon being discovered inside the building. The first male is described as First Nation, 16-20 years old, 5’9”-5’10” tall, thin build, shaved head, wearing a dark coloured hoodie sweatshirt and blue jeans. Second male was described as a Caucasian male, 16-20 years, 5’9”-5’10” tall, thin build, messy blonde hair.
On June 10, 2012, a purse was stolen from an unlocked vehicle on the 700 block of Armit Avenue in Fort Frances.
On June 9, 2012, a resident reported a mirror had been broken on a vehicle during the overnight at a residence on the 100 block of Fourth Street West.
On June 9, 2012, culprit(s) threw a rock and broke a storm window on a residence on the 300 block of Second Street East.
On June 9, 2012 culprit(s) removed a window from a residence on the 500 block of Scott Street, Fort Frances and proceeded to smash a ground floor window. No entry was gained.
Anyone with information regarding any of the incidents are asked to call the OPP or Crimestoppers.
