6 firearms, hunting gear stolen in break-and-enter at home near Kirkton: police

Provincial police in Huron County are investigating after six firearms and hunting supplies were stolen during a break-and-enter at a home near Kirkton.

The theft happened sometime between 3 p.m. Saturday and 1 p.m. Monday at a home on Kirkton Road in South Huron, police said.

During the incident, police said an undetermined number of suspects entered the home and stole a duffle bag full of hunting supplies, including various duck decoys and a jack knife, along with six firearms.

Police listed the following firearms as having been stolen:

• Remington V3, 12-gauge shotgun, semi-automatic with a walnut stock
• Remington model 11, 16-gauge shotgun, semi-automatic with a walnut stock
• Remington BDL, model 700, 30-06 bolt action rifle with a Bushnell 3X9 scope
• Remington 700 ADL, .308 calibre bolt action rifle with a walnut stock
• Remington 700 SPS, .222 calibre bolt action rifle with a synthetic stock and a Redfield scope
• Ruger model 77, .22 calibre rifle with a green, red, and brown stock

In all, the stolen goods are reportedly valued at around $4,700, police said.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police immediately at 1-888-310-1122 or 519-524-8314. Residents can also contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

The incident remains under investigation by Huron OPP with assistance from OPP Forensic Identification Services and the Huron County Property Crimes Unit.