Salt-covered sedan sought in OPP Highway 17 criminal investigation

An Ontario Provincial Police cruiser is shown driving down a highway in the winter. (File Photo/Ontario Provincial Police/Facebook)

Ontario Provincial Police are asking for the public’s help as they investigate a recent criminal incident on a northern Ontario highway.

The incident occurred during the early morning hours of Dec. 12 on the four-lane section of Highway 17 near the intersection with Municipal Road 55 in the Walden area.

OPP are requesting assistance in connection with the investigation.

Dash camera footage sought

Investigators are seeking dash camera footage or any information from motorists who were travelling in the area between 12 a.m. and 2 a.m. on that date.

“Police are specifically looking to identify a salt-covered sedan that was observed on the shoulder of Highway 17 westbound, appearing to be disabled and waving people down,” OPP said in a news release.

Police say the vehicle may be connected to the investigation.

Appeal for information

Anyone who was in the area during this time and has dash camera recordings or relevant information is asked to contact OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers anonymously.

“The investigation is ongoing, and no further details will be released at this time,” police said.