Second stolen truck found torched, police still chasing elusive thief

HUNTSVILLE — Police are closing in on an elusive thief believed involved in one, if not two stolen and torched vehicles.

A stolen black Dodge Ram truck similar to this was found burned in the Parry Sound area. It is the second stolen torched truck found by police.

After chasing the slippery suspect through town early Monday, the OPP have located a burned-out truck they believe the man was driving.

On Monday August 20, provincial police from the Huntsville and Almaguin detachments chased a stolen Dodge Ram pickup truck for hours after a report that it was seen in Huntsville in the area of Grandview Dr. and Highway 60 in Huntsville On.

Police have been trying to locate the vehicle they say was involved in break, enters and thefts in the area.

Thefts include not only the Dodge Ram pickup truck with an Ontario marker AF49369, but ATV’s, utility flatbed trailer, SeaDoos, numerous other small engine type items and firearms.

They also say that a GMC Suburban that was located on fire on Hutcheson Beach Rd. on Sunday August 19, was confirmed to be stolen and involved in some of the thefts.

Meanwhile, the black Dodge Ram pickup truck has been located burned in the Parry Sound area.

Police are no longer looking for this vehicle.

However, the suspect male remains at large.

Police are continuing the investigation into the property thefts and anyone with any information is asked to contact their local OPP detachment.

Police are asking anyone with information to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). You can submit your information online at www.p3tips.com or if you have any information on this crime or any other crime. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display and you will remain anonymous. Being anonymous, you will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.00. You can follow Crime Stoppers of Simcoe Dufferin Muskoka on Twitter or Facebook.