Huntsville OPP Appeal for Public Help to Locate Missing Dock

Police in Huntsville are on the lookout for a missing dock that disappeared from a lakeside cottage sometime early last week. The wooden dock, roughly four metres long and ten metres wide, was last seen after a thunderstorm on Monday night. When the owner returned the following morning, the entire structure was gone – no debris, no anchors, nothing.

Officer Sarah McAllister of the Ontario Provincial Police said the dock appears to have been taken deliberately, rather than simply swept away by the wind. “We’ve spoken to neighbours and checked nearby camera footage, but so far nothing definitive has turned up,” she explained, adding that the dock’s distinct weathered‑gray boards and rusted bolts could make it easier to spot.

If you were out on the water that evening, noticed a large piece of lumber drifting near the dock, or happened to catch a glimpse of unfamiliar activity around the property, the OPP would appreciate a call. Tips can be left anonymously on the 24‑hour tip line at 1‑800‑555‑1234, or you can reach the Huntsville detachment directly at (705) 555‑6789.

Investigators are also asking anyone with dash‑cam, drone, or security footage from the surrounding area to share it. Even the smallest detail—a vehicle’s make, a distinctive shirt, a license‑plate fragment—could be the missing piece that helps recover the dock and deter future thefts.

The community’s cooperation is crucial, especially in these quieter, more remote cottage spots where resources are stretched thin. “We rely on the good‑natured folks who live and vacation here,” McAllister said. “Your help not only aids this particular case, it sends a clear message that theft won’t be tolerated.”

Anyone with information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, is encouraged to get in touch. The OPP thank residents in advance for their vigilance and willingness to protect the peace and safety of the Huntsville lakeshore.