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Rifle, Hunting Gear Stolen From Vehicle Near Clinton

Police are investigating after a rifle and hunting gear were stolen from a truck west of Clinton.

The Ontario Provincial Police say on Sunday around 1:15pm, two hunters heard their vehicle alarm sounding on Maitland Line, and returned to find the rear window smashed and a number of items stolen. A light blue, larger model sports utility vehicle was seen fleeing the scene.

The following items were reported stolen from the vehicle:

  • A Savage Model 10 Predator .243 Calibre bolt action rifle. The rifle was secured with a combination trigger lock and it was stored in a soft gun case.
  • A camo style Browning backpack
  • Two Cabela's brand Northern shotgun cases
  • A Coleman shotgun case
  • A Rocky brand camo sweater
  • A Carlson's shotgun choke
  • Duck calls
  • Rabbit Decoys
  • Various types of ammunition
Anyone with information regarding this theft is asked to contact police at 1-888-310-1122 or (519) 524-8314. Those wishing to remain an anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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