Patches not yet recovered
MINDEMOYA-On December 6, the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was contacted by staff of the Guardian Pharmacy in Mindemoya regarding the theft of Fentanyl patches.
As a result of the investigation, a 27-year-old male of M’Chigeeng First Nation has been charged with theft under $5,000, contrary to section 334(b) of the Criminal Code of Canada.
Fentanyl is a powerful narcotic prescribed by physicians for pain management. When misused, it can cause serious injury or death. The investigation is continuing as police attempt to locate the stolen Fentanyl patches.
Any person with information regarding the location of the Fentanyl patches should immediately contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122 or their nearest police authority.
Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit information online at www.tipsubmit.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.
The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Gore Bay on February 21, 2017.
