Thunder Bay OPP – Investigation continues into theft including Excavator and Skidder

Members from the Thunder Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) detachment are investigating a break-in of a storage trailer, located 3-4 kilometers off Highway 527 on Escape Lake Road, within the Unorganized Territory of Thunder Bay.

On May 12^th, 2025, police were advised of a storage trailer that had been broken into on May 10^th, 2025. Entry was gained & numerous items were taken, including a starter for a Caterpillar 3412 & two alternators, one for a John Deer Excavator & the other for a Skidder – All items taken were valued at approximately $3,000.00.

A Chevrolet Avalanche bearing an unknown licence plate was seen by a witness departing the area & the OPP are requesting the assistance of the public to provide any information they may have regarding this incident, or information regarding the suspect vehicle in the appended photo.

Please call the Thunder Bay Detachment at 807-939-2133, or the non-emergency number at 1-888-310-1122.

Police Incident Reference Number: E250595549

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