OPP NEWS RELEASES ************************* 12:17 p.m. update Missing firearm located WHITE RIVER, ON - Superior East OPP - White River advise that the Remington 12-gauge shotgun has been recovered.

OPP NEWS RELEASES

************************* 12:17 p.m. update

Missing firearm located

WHITE RIVER, ON - Superior East OPP - White River advise that the Remington 12-gauge shotgun has been recovered.

It was located on the shoulder of Highway 17 near White River by a passing motorist who had heard the public advisory.

The firearm is now in police possession.

The OPP thank the media and the public for their assistance in locating the missing firearm.

************************* Original release

Police searching for missing/lost firearm

WHITE RIVER, ON – At approximately, 02:30 hours on the 6th of September, officers of the White River Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police discovered an OPP Remington 12-gauge, pump-action shotgun missing after routine patrol.

Police discovered the 12-gauge shotgun, bearing serial number X127769M, went missing from the detachment sometime between 07:00 hours on the 5th of September and 02:30 hours on the 6th of September.

Should any member of the public know the location or find this firearm, they are asked not to touch it and call police immediately.

A police investigation remains ongoing.

Any information about this missing-lost firearm, its whereabouts or its location should be reported to any officer at the White River OPP Detachment or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

The White River detachment may be reached by calling 1-888-310-1122.

In an emergency, dial 911. *************************