POSSIBLE WEAPON LOST IN SNOW AFTER REPORT OF SUSPICIOUS PERSON IN GRAVENHURST

GRAVENHURST — A report of a suspicious person and a possible rifle in a snowbank has police looking for the person involved here last Thursday.

Police say that on December 12, at 10 p.m., officers were dispatched to a report of a suspicious person who had been standing in front of a residence on Pinegrove Street at about 9:30 p.m.

The caller claimed that beside the man in the snow was what appeared to be a long gun, possibly similar to a rifle with a magazine attached.

There is no indication that the item was used in any manner that would compromise public safety.

The OPP K-9 unit and the OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT) responded to conduct a search, however with the ongoing snow it made the search difficult and the person was not located.

Although there has been no described threat to public safety, police would like to speak with this person.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Bracebridge OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, please contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or crimestopperssdm.com.