Suspects sought after vehicles ‘did doughnuts' on rural northwestern Ont. road
Ontario Provincial Police are asking for the public's assistance in identifying the drivers of two vehicles involved in what they describe as a stunt driving incident on a rural road near Highway 589.
The incident occurred Sunday evening between 7-8 p.m. on Kam Current Road, approximately one to two kilometres from the highway.
Vehicles, suspects sought in investigation
According to a police social media post, officers from the Thunder Bay detachment were dispatched to the area after reports that two vehicles 'were observed doing donuts (sp), burnouts and driving erratically.'
The suspects were operating a white Chevrolet pickup truck and a green Suzuki Quad-Runner, or similar all-terrain vehicle.
Authorities are seeking the public's assistance in locating the vehicles and operators involved.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or to contact Crime Stoppers anonymously.
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