KENORA – Police are investigating following several reports from cottage goers of break and enters that occurred sometime during the winter months.
The Ontario Provincial Police said that members of the Kenora detachment, with the assistance of the Forensic Identifications Service, are investigating several break and enters occurring on islands near the City of Kenora.
Police said that several owners returned to find their cottages had been entered and rummaged through. Owners report that stolen items including jewellery, alcohol and other personal items.
Many owners continue to leave valuables as well as alcohol behind when closing for the season, and the OPP wish to remind everyone that when leaving for an extended period to take or secure valuables and alcohol.
The Kenora OPP Detachment is committed to public safety and the protection of property. Members of the public who have information regarding this investigation are urged to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).
