Written by ManitouwadgeMarathon OPP on 30 August 2011
MARATHON, ON –In the morning hours of August 26, 2011 Marathon Ontario Provincial Police were dispatched to a call regarding a burnt vehicle located on the road leading to the Marathon Boat Launch.
Investigation into the vehicle revealed it to be stolen the same morning from the Zero 100 Motel on Peninsula Road in Marathon. The vehicle, a 1994 Black and Grey GMC 4X4 pickup truck, is also believed to of been used to cause damage to the Margaret Twomey Public School fence and field on the same night.
The OPP encourages the public to call police at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 with any information regarding this incident.
Residents are reminded not to leave valuables in plain view in vehicles and to also lock your vehicles at all times. Anyone who notices suspicious activity is advised to call police as soon as possible.
The OPP are continuing their investigation regarding this incident.
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