A large number of firearms and ammunition have been stolen during break-ins reported in the Senlac area during the early morning hours Tuesday, Nov. 15.
The list of non-restricted firearms includes: Sako 85 .223 with a 4x16 Bushnell scope; Savage 116 .223 with a 3X9 Bausch and Lomb scope; Ruger 77 .357 with a 4X Bushnell scope; Ainsley Fox 12-gauge shotgun (collector firearm manufactured in 1925); Remington 700 7mm with a 6X Bushnell scope; Remington 870 12-gauge shotgun with a folding stock and extended magazine; and Cooey Model 80 .22 single-shot rifle.
In addition, the following ammunition was taken: 250 rounds of Winchester 12-gauge shotgun shells; 2,000 rounds of .17 HMR Hornady Varment Express; 10,000 rounds of .22 Remington yellow jacket long rifle shells; 4,000 rounds of .22 Remington Cyclone long rifle shells; 1,000 rounds of .223 American Eagle soft point shells.
Police say three more .22 rifles and a shotgun were also taken from another location nearby. All firearms were properly stored, but were in remote areas of the yards so the homeowners were not aware of the thefts occurring.
Unity RCMP are asking for the public’s assistance in the location and recover of these firearms so they do not remain in the hands of criminals.
Anyone with information about this or any other crime in the area is urged to contact the Unity RCMP Detachment at 306-228-6300 or call Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or through Sasktel at *8477, or submit a tip on-line at www.saskcrimestoppers.com.
