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Shotgun, rifle, ammo stolen from pickup truck

OPP continue to investigate reports of a stolen shotgun, rifle and ammunition from a pickup truck in Greenstone.
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OPP Media Release

(GREENSTONE, ON)-  Greenstone Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) continue investigating the theft of a 12 gauge shotgun and a 30-06 rifle, ammunition, and other hunting accessories that were stolen from a pickup truck in Geraldton, Ontario, between the first and second of November. 

As a result of efforts by investigating officers and assisting Greenstone OPP Crime Unit members, 18 year old male, Vicsin Perreault, of Geraldton, Ontario, was arrested on Wednesday, November 30. Perreault is charged with:

·         Break and Enter a Motor Vehicle and Steal a Firearm contrary to section 98(1) of the Criminal Code.

·         Possession of Property Obtained by Crime under $5000.00 contrary to section 355(b) of the Criminal Code.

·         Trafficking in Firearms contrary to section 99 of the Criminal Code.

·         Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm contrary to section 91(1) of the Criminal Code.

·         Possession of Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order contrary to section 117.01(1) of the Criminal Code.

·         Possession of Firearm contrary to Prohibition Order contrary to section 117.01(1) of the Criminal Code.

The investigation into the theft is ongoing and police are still seeking information from the public.

Any person with information regarding this incident should immediately contact Greenstone OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or (807) 854-1333.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.





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