Failure to comply
A 42 year old St. Thomas resident is wanted by police. While investigating an unrelated incident, officers observed the individual at an address they are on conditions to not attend. As a result, the 42 year old has been charged with one count Failure to Comply with Probation Order and one count Failure to Comply with Undertaking. A warrant for arrest has been requested. ST24004363
Theft
A 28 year old St. Thomas resident is wanted by police. On Tuesday March 19th 2024, officers were called to a Talbot Street business to investigate the report of a theft that had occurred. Upon arrival, police spoke with the business owner who reported an unknown individual entered the business and used a small crowbar to open a vending machine, emptied approximately $500 of coin and cash in their pockets and then left the area. Officers reviewed the available video surveillance and as a result, identified the individual. The 28 year old has been charged with one count Mischief, one count Theft under $5000, one count Failure to Comply with Probation Order and one count Failure to comply with Release Order. A warrant for arrest has been requested. ST24004371
Approximately $50 of merchandise has been reported stolen. On Tuesday March 19th 2024, police were called to a retail store on First Avenue investigate the incident. Upon arrival, officers learned an unknown individual had attended the store, selected various items and then left the store, failing to pay. Video surveillance of the incident is being reviewed as police continue to investigate. ST24004385
Protecting yourself from fraud
In an ongoing effort to help protect the residents of St. Thomas from falling victim to online scams and fraud, the St. Thomas Police Service would like to remind the community on ways to protect yourself and things to consider while online:
- Always get a second opinion from family or friends regarding the situation
- No employer will reach out to you through apps like Whats App or Telegram
- No employer will ever pay you in crypto currency
- No employer will ask you to invest your own money
- Use the Canadian Anti- Fraud Centre as a resource to familiarize yourself with current scams and additional ways to protect yourself.
