A 28-year-old St. Thomas resident fell victim to an online scam. The victim was sent a text from an unknown sender reporting a package delivery issue. The victim clicked on a link and inputted their credit card information. The fraudster made away with $455.59 before the victim was able to cancel the credit card. Ref# ST26016651
We attended a residence just north of Talbot Street regarding a theft from a vehicle. Suspects entered an unlocked vehicle and stole a wallet containing credit cards and identification. The suspects were successful in completing a transaction at a local variety store with the stolen card. This remains under investigation. Ref# ST26016658
A 79-year-old St. Thomas resident is charged with committing an indecent act after police investigated an incident from a concerned citizen. The suspect was observed exposing their genitals to a person near a south end residence. An arrest warrant is being sought for this suspect. Ref# ST26016667
We attended a residence in the north end of the city regarding a theft from a vehicle. Suspects entered an unlocked vehicle and stole a United States passport and clothing. Ref#st26016669
We attended a north end residence regarding a theft from a vehicle. Suspects entered an unlocked vehicle parked in a driveway and stole various credit cards and identification. Ref# ST26016673
We are investigating a theft from a downtown store. A suspect entered a retail store on Talbot Street and stole a yellow iPhone 15 worth $650 and fled the area without paying. This remains under investigation. Ref# ST26016686
We conducted a R.I.D.E. spot check on Sunset Drive where officers checked 150 drivers for sobriety. Five roadside breath tests were completed all resulting in passes. Ref# ST26016704
We arrested and charged a 19-year-old Aylmer resident with impaired driving. This individual was later released by police with a future court date. Ref# ST26016712
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