Chatham-Kent police are working to track down some guns that were taken during a break-in at a hunting and fishing store in Dresden.
Police said someone broke into The Crappie Store on Metcalfe Street sometime between 2:30 p.m. Monday and 9:30 a.m. Tuesday by damaging a storefront window.
Whoever broke in also took off with the following items:
- a .22 cal Savage 22 Mark II bolt action rifle – model 26800
- a 12-gauge Remington Express Supermag pump action shotgun – model 870
- a 30-ought-6 Savage Axis XP bolt action rifle with a Weaver scope – model S1924
- a box of Winchester .22 cal ammunition – 100 rounds
The damage caused by the break-in is estimated at $1,000 while the value of the stolen goods is around $1,700.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Josh Flikweert at joshuaf@chatham-kent.ca or 519-436-6600 extension #87146. You can also contact Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.