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Handgun stolen during break-in at Erin home

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Handgun stolen during break-in at Erin home
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ERIN – Police are looking to identify three suspects after a handgun was stolen from a home here earlier this month.

Wellington County OPP officials say police received a report about a break-in on the 9th Line in Erin on Jan. 24.

"It was reported that sometime before [Jan. 22], unknown persons stole a quantity of tools and a handgun," police stated in a press release.

"Investigators are interested in identifying three Caucasian males, with short dark hair under the approximate age of 25, who may be operating a black sedan, that were observed in the area."

Police continue to investigate and are asking anyone with information to contact Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip online at www.csgw.tips. Tip providers may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.

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