Huntsville OPP investigating snowmobile theft in Lake of Bays

Huntsville OPP is investigating a snowmobile theft that occurred in Lake of Bays Township.

Police say the theft happened sometime between January 10 and January 19 at a property on Fieldale Road in the Bella Lake area.

The stolen vehicle is described as a grey 2020 Polaris Assault 800 snowmobile, bearing Ontario license plate 2AT846.

The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information, or video surveillance from the area during the time frame noted, is asked to contact the Huntsville OPP at 705-789-5551 or toll-free at 1-888-310-1122 with reference occurrence number E260083534.

Police are also reminding residents to take steps to prevent snowmobile theft, including storing sleds in locked garages or sheds when possible, securing them with heavy-duty chains, and removing keys, documents, and valuables. When traveling, police recommend using trailer tongue locks and wheel locks, parking in well-lit areas, and considering GPS tracking devices to assist in recovery if a theft occurs.

Hilary Hilton
Hilary Hilton
Hilary Hilton is a news reporter based in Muskoka with a strong passion for storytelling. Before joining the Moose FM team in December 2025, she spent three years in newspaper journalism and four years as a magazine editor and writer at the University of Toronto, where she studied English Language and Literature. Hilary is driven by a love of writing and a belief in the power of local news to connect and strengthen communities. To share a story, email hhilton@vistaradio.ca

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