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Stolen WWI and WWII medals recovered by OPP (2 photos)

OPP located property stolen from a Town of Midland home that was victimized by a break, enter and theft in January of 2018

NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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TAY TOWNSHIP - Members of the Crime Unit attached to the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police were called upon to assist in a theft investigation that was reported to police on Jan. 28 in Waubaushene in the Township of Tay.

During the process of the investigation, investigators were able to locate a number of Canadian Forces Service Medals that matched property stolen from a Town of Midland home that was victimized by a break, enter and theft in January of 2018.

Officers seized the medals and have returned them to the delighted rightful owner and are seeking the assistance of the public in locating another ribbon bar still outstanding from the theft of Canadian Forces Service medals similar to those recovered.

Officers and the victim would be most appreciative of any information in this ongoing investigation that would lead to the return of those still missing medals and or those persons responsible for the theft.

If anyone knows who is responsible for these tags they are encouraged to contact Southern Georgian Bay OPP at 705-526-3761 or 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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