OPP investigates after United States burial flag, keepsake box stolen from home

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating after several items including a United States burial flag and wooden keepsake box were stolen in South Huron.

Police say sometime between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Monday, a thief or thieves broke into a home just north of Centralia and ransacked the property.

A brown stock open action Gevarm .22 calibre rifle, green camo coloured Ruger model rifle, silver and black onyx high school ring, chainsaw, leafblower, tablet, laptop were stolen. A burial flag and keepsake box from a deceased family member that served in the US Armed Forces were also taken from the home.

Police believe the total value of the stolen property is “in the thousands.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Huron OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or 519-524-8314.