Greenstone Firearms Stolen From Truck: Police Seek Information
GREENSTONE, ON – Greenstone OPP are currently investigating the theft of a 12 gauge shotgun and a 30-06 rifle from a pickup truck.
On Wednesday, November 2nd, 2016, Greenstone were contacted by the vehicle owner. Police learned that the vehicle had been parked on Fourth Avenue SW in Geraldton, Ontario at approximately 6:00 pm on Tuesday, November 1st, 2016. The following day when the vehicle owner returned to the vehicle it was discovered that two long guns had been taken.
These firearms are described as A Baiakl 12 gauge, hinge action, shotgun with a wooden stock, in a black soft case, and an all-black Remington 30-06, bolt action, rifle with scope and sling in a black and green soft case were left in the vehicle.
Note: Leaving Any Class of Firearm in an Unattended Vehicle:
- Lock non-restricted firearms and locked containers carrying restricted or prohibited firearms in the trunk or in a similar lockable compartment.
- If the vehicle does not have a trunk or lockable compartment, put firearms and firearm containers out of sight inside the vehicle and lock the vehicle.
- If you are in a remote wilderness area and cannot lock your non-restricted firearms inside your vehicle, unload them and put them out of sight. Attach a secure locking device to the firearms unless they are needed for predator control.
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.