Break and Enter
Approximately $35,000 in electrical wire and $3,700 of tools have been reported stolen. On Monday October 23rd 2023, St. Thomas police were called by a contractor who is currently renovating a business on Talbot Street. Through investigation it was learned, that over the course of the last month several break and enters have occurred resulting in significant damaged to the building and property stolen. This remain under investigation. ST23018737
Mischief
$4,000 in damage at 1Password Park has been reported to police. On Monday October 23rd 2023, St. Thomas police were contacted by Parks and Recreation staff who wished to report that damaged occurred at approximately 2 a.m. on Saturday morning. Police are reviewing the available CCTV surveillance and continue to investigate. If you have any information in regard to this incident, please contact police at 519-631-1224 or submit a tip through Crime Stoppers. ST23018746
Assault
A 30 year old St. Thomas resident has been charged. On Monday October 23rd 2023, STPS were called to a residence on the southside of the city to investigate the report of an assault that occurred on October 20th, 2023. Through investigation it was learned that while in the common lunch area of the residence, an unprovoked assault occurred. The victim sustained minor injuries. As a result, a 30 year old has been charged with one count Assault. ST23018756
Fraud
A 34 year old London resident has been charged. On Monday October 23rd 2023, St. Thomas police were called by a local homeowner who wish to report that after hiring an individual from a Kijiji ad to complete some residential painting, they were now out $200. Through investigation it was learned that the hired individual was to receive half of the agreed upon payment upon arrival and the remaining payment upon completion of the work. The 34 year old London resident attended the St. Thomas address, received the initial payment but did not complete any of the work and left shortly after arriving. As a result, police have charged the individual with one count Fraud under $5,000. ST23018763
Theft
St. Thomas police are currently investigating a theft that occurred on October 17th 2023. On Monday October 23rd 2023, St. Thomas police were contacted in regard to several transaction on a credit card, not authorized by the owner of the card. Through investigation it was learned that the victim’s credit card had been used to purchase various items totaling $1,000. This remains under investigation. ST23018764
A blue and black folding lawn chair valued at $50 has been reported stolen. On Monday October 23rd 2023, STPS were called be the owner of the chair who reported that at approximately 10:30 p.m. an unknown person took the chair from the outside of their residence on the southside of the city. A canvas for video of the incident will be conducted. This remains under investigation. ST23018772
