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1 arrested after shots fired at Canadian Tire store in Bancroft: OPP

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Bullet holes found at Canadian Tire store in Bancroft, Ont.
Bancroft OPP are investigating after multiple bullet holes were found at the Canadian Tire store on Jan. 8. No injuries were reported. Police believe the incident occurred around 1 a.m. on Jan. 8 – Jan 9, 2023

One person has been arrested after bullet holes were discovered in a Canadian Tire store in Bancroft on Sunday.

Bancroft OPP say officers were called to investigate damage to the business and a few cars in the parking lot. Officers discovered multiple bullet holes at the business on Hastings Street North.

No injuries were reported.

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Police, along with the Belleville Police forensic identification services, believe the shooting incident occurred around 1 a.m. Sunday.

On Tuesday morning, OPP said the investigation led to the arrest of one individual.

Steven Moreau, 27, of Bancroft, was charged with three counts of mischief under $5,000 and one count each of mischief over $5,000, reckless discharging of a firearm and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.

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He was held in custody and is scheduled to appear in court in Belleville on Tuesday.

Anyone with information can contact Bancroft OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or anonymously contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

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