the OPP
Rainy River District OPP officers investigated an attempted theft of a 2003 Chevrolet pickup truck near the entrance to Bunnel Park yesterday in Atikokan.
Sometime after 8:30 a.m., a man smashed a window on the vehicle and then damaged the steering column.
Police suspect the damage likely was the result of someone with the intent to steal the vehicle.
The culprit is described as a Caucasian male, between 40 and 50 years of age, with shaggy, unkept hair, no shirt, and a large belly.
He possibly has a tattoo on his back or shoulder.
Police are continuing to investigation, and urge the public to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS if they have any information.
