SIOUX LOOKOUT, Ont. – Sioux Lookout OPP are investigating a theft of fishing equipment from a campground on Highway 72.
According to a release, suspects entered the campground sometime between July 14 and 15 and used tools to removed hardware from a parked Crestliner 1859 boat.
The suspects also removed a Minn Kota I Pilot Electric Trolling Motor Serial Number WW8H2548530 valued at approximately $2,000, two GLC batteries (marine) valued at approximately $454 (no serial number available), and a Hummingbird 798 Fish Finder valued at approximately $1,500 (no serial number available).
The investigation is ongoing.
The OPP is requesting anyone with information about this incident to call Sioux Lookout Detachment at 807-737-2020 or 1-888-310-1122.
Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.
Residents are urged to remain vigilant, lock up their property and to report any suspicious person(s), vehicles or activity right away. These and other safety tips can be located on our website at www.opp.ca.
