12,000 quahogs reported stolen from P.E.I. wharf

Policeare looking for information on a report of 12,000 quahogs stolen from Hickey's Wharf in Websters Corner, P.E.I.

A shellfish harvester reported between 35 and40bags of quahogsbeing stored in mesh bags of various coloursalong the shoreline were stolen.

There were about12,000shellfish in the bags, estimated to bevalued at $1,950.

RCMPsaid the theft happenedbetween 5 p.m. Oct. 12 and 10 a.m. Oct. 13.

Police are askingthe public and business community to determine the source ofany quahogs being sold,and to contact them with any information.

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