Some of of pure silver worth over $11 million (USD) stolen in Montreal found in B.C. and Toronto

Stolen silver ingot. Photos: Toronto Police

THE Toronto Police said on Tuesday that a partial recovery of approximately $11 million (USD) worth of pure silver in bullion form that was stolen from a shipping container in Montreal, Quebec, in January 2020has been made in B.C., Toronto and Massachusetts, U.S.

Toronto Police are requesting the public’s assistance in identifying suspects involved in the theft.

The original silver bars had several distinctive stamped markings including a serial number and “Korea Zinc”. Investigators believe that some of the silver was smelted into ingots for a better chance of avoiding suspicion when selling.

Stolen silver ingot.

Investigators say they would like to speak to anyone who may have received these ingots or fears they may have received silver by-products from this stolen shipment.

Shipping containers for the silver.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7300, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, online on our Facebook Leave a Tip page, or text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes or Google Play.