Intimate Partner Violence
A 39 year old St. Thomas man has been charged following an intimate partner violence investigation. On Wednesday July 29th, a victim attended the St. Thomas Police Service to report historical and recent incidents involving their spouse. As a result of the investigation, the accused was arrested and charged with one count of Sexual Assault. Once processed, he was held to attend court. ST26014529
Assault
Police are investigating an assault reported to have occurred on Monday evening. A victim reports they were sitting on a bench in the area of Avon Road when they were approached by two unknown males and assaulted. Minor injuries were sustained. One suspect was described as wearing a dark hoodie, possibly navy blue or olive green. The second suspect was described as having short, dark hair. This remains under investigation. ST26014478
Break and Enter Investigations
Police are investigating two separate break and enters at secured locations in the industrial area of city.
At approximately 4:20 a.m. on Wednesday morning, two suspects were captured on CCTV entering a secured compound on Edward Street. A hole had been cut in the fence allowing access to the property. Officers established a perimeter and a K9 track was conducted, however the suspects were not located. Surveillance footage shows the suspects looking through materials and equipment stored inside the compound before leaving. ST26014487
In a separate incident, police were called to a secured compound on South Edgeware Road at approximately 3:15 a.m. this morning after two individuals were observed on surveillance cameras. The individuals entered an unlocked vehicle before leaving the property. Officers established a perimeter and a K9 search was conducted, however no suspects were located. ST26014556
Theft Investigations
Police are investigating a possible gasoline theft reported at a commercial plaza on Edward Street. At approximately 8 a.m. on Wednesday, police received surveillance footage showing a Jeep near a parked vehicle. The occupants appeared to be siphoning gasoline from the vehicle. The footage is being reviewed as police continue to investigate. ST26014488
Police are also investigating three thefts from a recycling facility on Centennial Avenue. The incidents occurred during the early morning hours of July 24th, July 27th and July 29th. Approximately $100 worth of copper wire and other miscellaneous items have been reported stolen. This remains under investigation. ST26014493