Officers were on general patrol when they were waved over by a pedestrian near the river who said that someone had fallen in.

Wind chill values near -35 C are expected Friday night into Saturday morning, according to Environment Canada.

"I think there is cause to be concerned and a need for action to try to keep microfibres out of the environment."

"This scam has been reported in the past, however the scammers are coinciding this scam with income-tax-paying time," police say.

A snow squall warning has been issued for Bracebridge, Gravenhurst, Huntsville, Baysville, Port Carling, Port Severn, the Town of Parry Sound, Rosseau and Killbear Park.

The collision occurred at about 8 a.m. Tuesday morning on Highway 69, police say.

OPP technical collision investigators, the Canadian National Police Service and Parry Sound Emergency Medical Services assisted with the investigation.

OPP say suspects pried open and removed mail from mailboxes.

The collision, which took place on Saturday at about 11:30 p.m. near Emerald Island, involved two boats, police say.

Police say officers responded to a call about an alleged break-in on James Street at about noon on Monday.