NEWS RELEASE
SOUTH SIMCOE POLICE SERVICE
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INNISFIL - South Simcoe Police Service officers are investigating the theft of a shotgun from a vehicle in Gilford.
The shotgun and a wallet were taken from a vehicle parked in the Shore Acres Drive and Neilly Road area around 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 18, 2019. The stolen firearm is a Chiappa triple threat 12 gauge semi-automatic triple barreled shotgun. Anyone with information about this theft or the whereabouts of the shotgun is asked to call South Simcoe Police Service at 705-436-2141, 905-775-3311 or Crime Stoppers.
We would like to remind residents of the importance of locking your vehicle regardless of where you park and avoid leaving valuables inside. If you must leave items in your vehicle, ensure they are stored out of plain view. The best way to avoid being a victim of a crime is prevention. The "Lock It Or Lose It" campaign is a good year-round reminder of how to protect your property.
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