Frauds:
On Friday the 20th of March 2026 we received a report from a local female that she had been scammed out of monies during two online investment schemes. The female reported investing a small amount of money into an online investment platform she had found through social media, and then later invested a larger amount of money. A short time later she was contacted by another “consultant” allegedly representing a second investment firm and transferred money to this second outlet. At this time the female is out approximately $70,000.00 and has provided banking documents to assist members of our criminal investigations unit. Incident ST26004726.
On Friday afternoon a male victim contacted the police service to report that an unknown person had attempted to open several credit accounts in his name and had conducted credit checks without his consent. Information is being gathered and the matter is under investigation for identity theft. Incident ST26004742.
Shoplift:
On Friday afternoon we were called to a south end business regarding a male that had stolen merchandise from the store and left on foot. Staff had followed the male and were able to take photos and video as he left the area. A 35-year-old male was located by officers nearby and arrested. The merchandise was recovered and returned to the store. The male was transported to the station, charged with theft under $5000.00, and released with conditions. Incident ST26004735.
Mischief
On Friday afternoon we were called to a downtown apartment building where the witness observed three males cut several wires leading into the building. The males left in a black Mazda when confronted by the caller. Several images have been provided of the vehicle and one of the males. The matter is currently under investigation. If you, or anyone you know, has any information related to this matter please contact the St Thomas Police Service or visit www.stthomascrimestoppers.ca and reference Incident ST26004738
Assault Peace Officer:
On Friday evening we were called to a banking vestibule regarding an unwanted female inside. When officers attended, they located a 28-year-old female who refused to leave when directed to do so. The female was arrested under the trespass to property act in order to remove her from the premises when she became aggressive and spat on one of the officers. The female was then arrested for assault peace officer and transported to cells to await weekend video court – charge Fail to comply with Probation, Assault Peace officer and fail to leave premises when directed (TTPA). Incident ST26004755.
Assault:
On Friday evening we were called to a downtown business for another female that was refusing to leave when asked to do so. While on the phone with the caller the female became irate and grabbed onto the caller and began swearing at him in his face. Officers attended and arrested a 43-year-old female who was charged with assault and later released on conditions. Incident ST26004757.
Fraud:
On Friday night we received a call from a female that advised she had fallen victim to a scam via text message. The victim had received a message that she had believed be from a family member needing money. The victim transferred $2600.00 to the unknown suspect(s) and later learned that the family member had never messaged her or needed any funds. The matter will be sent to Criminal Investigations. Incident ST26004758.
Warrant arrest:
On Friday night officers on general patrol observed a female known to them to be wanted on a warrant held by our service. The 41-year-old female was arrested on the strength of the warrant and later released with a future court date. Incident ST26004764.
Impaired operation:
On Friday night officers on general patrol observed a vehicle leaving a parking lot near a licenced establishment. A traffic stop was conducted and the officers formed suspicion that the male was operating a motor vehicle with alcohol in his body. A roadside screening demand was made and the male registered a failure. The 37-year-old male driver was arrested for operate a conveyance with blood alcohol exceeding the legal limit and later provided breath samples at the station that were also over the legal limit. The male was charged with impaired operation and having a blood alcohol concentration over the legal limit. Incident ST26004765.
Vehicle Entries:
In the early morning hours on Saturday, we were alerted to a person in the area of Confederation Drive that was trying door handles on parked vehicles. Officers attended and spoke with the complainant who had observed a female in a red plaid jacket and a white hoody had tried several vehicles in the area. Residences were checked and it was learned several other unlocked vehicles had been entered. If you reside in the area and had your vehicle entered, or if you or anyone you know has any information related to this matter, please contact the St Thomas Police Service or visit www.stthomascrimestoppers.ca and reference Incident ST26004767.