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OPP looking for aggressive hitchhikers

By Tim Davidson May 25, 2023 | 4:02 PM

The Kenora OPP is investigating reports of agressive hitchhikers on Highway 17 east.

Around 1:30 Thursday afternoon, police received reports of two people who jumped in front of vehicles in an attempt to hitch a ride near Whitehead Road.

The Emergency Response Team was called in to local the individuals.

The OPP are asking motorists in the area to avoid picking up anybody walking along the highway and to report any suspicious activity to police.