2 MORE BREAK-INS IN DOWNTOWN GRAVENHURST PAST TWO DAYS LATEST IN SMASH AND GRABS
GRAVENHURST — A pair of smash and grabs here yesterday and today may be linked.
Police are investigating after the Currie Brothers music store was hit overnight Wednesday when a hooded thief broke a large front window on Muskoka Road and stole three guitars.
They say the theft occurred about 5:10 a.m.
Now the police are requesting assistance of the public.
Then about the same this morning, at 4:40 a.m., another business in Gravenhurst had the front window damaged and items stolen as a result.
Police haven’t confirmed the incidents are related, but are being investigated as such given the similar circumstances surrounding both.
The break-ins follow a pair of recent ones at the Canadian Tire gas bar, also on the main street.
Anyone who may have witnessed the incidents or may have seen suspicious activity in the area is asked to contact the Bracebridge OPP to assist in these investigations. We are also reminding everyone to ensure that doors and access points are secure and that valuable items are not stored in plain view of the public to avoid becoming potential victims.
Individuals with information may call the Bracebridge OPP at (888) 310-1122 or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. You can submit your information online at https://ontariocrimestoppers.ca. 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.
November 9, 2022 @ 9:16 pm
When does the crime spree stop? Petty crime and theft has been running out of control in town since the spring. My question is where are the “boots on the ground.” I see lots of police presence on the water during summer and winter, but where is the presence in town where all this crime is continuously taking place? Boots on the ground be it walking the beat or perhaps a peddle bike “works.” That presence keeps the criminals in line. It works. Where is my police force? Small crimes turn to bigger crimes here folks. Its just a matter of time before someone gets seriously injured. I am starting to feel as if I am being harassed in my own community. This is just ridiculous. Please help now.