Article content

The RCMP are warning the public about false advertising online after a post popped up on Kijiji offering to sell the aluminum hunter’s boat found in Gillam, Man. near the bodies of triple murder suspects Kam McLeod and Bryer Schmegelsky.

For $5,000, someone can buy the “practically brand new 14′ Jon Boat,” the ad states.

We apologize, but this video has failed to load.

tap here to see other videos from our team. Try refreshing your browser, or 'Serious inquiries only': Boat believed to have been used by B.C. fugitives posted on Kijiji Back to video

“No motor ever mounted only been paddled a few kilometers. No ownership as original owner is currently unavailable and it was not provided to me,” reads the ad that includes an RCMP photo of the flat-bottomed hunter’s boat.

“Asking $5000 due to its “celebrity status”. No trailer or motor. Serious inquiries only.”

The RCMP says the photo in the ad was taken from their Twitter account.

“We are aware of the ad and can confirm that we still have this boat in our possession,” Sgt. Paul Manaigre said.

“This is a good reminder for those to be cautious when shopping online as not all ads are what they claim to be.”