PETERBOROUGH-Peterborough Police are investigating the theft of more than 2,000 firearms overnight.
Police say at approximately 7:30am on February 13, 2022, officers were called to a trucking company on Parkhill Road East after reports a truck carrying more than 2,000 firearms with clips was stolen from the yard. Through investigation it was determined that the incident happened around 3:00am. Officers attended the scene and canvassed the area. It’s believed there is no ammunition on the truck.
While it is early in the investigation, it is believed this is an isolated incident according to police. Other law enforcement agencies across the province have been notified.
Peterborough Police are committed to the safety of the community. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Constable Mike Penney at Peterborough Police at 705-876-1122 x232 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477or online at www.stopcrimehere.ca
