On November 28th, 2011, the OPP received a report of damaged aircraft at the Minaki airport. Police learned that 11 aircraft were damaged sometime between 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 25th and 8:30 a.m. on Saturday Nov. 26th. 12 of 20 planes in the airport where reported to have damage to the fuselages and floats.The estimated damage to the aircraft is $300,000.
The Kenora OPP are continuing the investigation and are looking to the public for assistance in solving this crime. Anyone with information is asked to call the Kenora OPP at 807-548-5534 or to contact Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.
Crimestoppers is a non-profit organization that works with police, the media and the community to fight crime. Awards up to $2,000 are offered to those who provide information that leads to an arrest. They are funded through donations made through sponsors and the general public. Tips can be submitted over the phone, through their website, or through text messages.
For more informations:
Crimestoppers website
