Theft:
On the 28th of November 2023 the St Thomas Police Service was called to an east end business in relation to a male suspect that had stolen property from the store. The male had taken approximately $276.00 of product and left the store without paying. Through investigation a 38 year old male was identified and a warrant application has been made for his arrest. Incident ST23021027.
Vehicle Entries:
On the 29th of November 2023 a resident in the south end of the City discovered that their vehicle had been broken into overnight. The window of the vehicle had been smashed and a backpack taken from the vehicle that contained a wallet, ID and debit cards. 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 ST23021035.
On the 29th of November another resident in the south end of the city reported their unlocked vehicle had been entered overnight – with cash and a debit card taken. The matter is under investigation Incident ST23021073.
Mischief:
On the 29th of November workers for the City’s parks department reported finding damage to the washrooms in a City Park. Through investigation four youths were identified as potentially being involved. Police worked with nearby school staff to deal with the youths and their parents. Incident ST23021050.
Theft:
On the 29th of November a local complainant advised that they had met up with a male known to them in order to sell him an IPhone. During the interaction the male took the phone and ran away with it. The matter is currently under investigation. Incident ST23021063. The St Thomas Police Service would like to remind the public of the courtesy exchange location in our parking lot at 45 Caso Crossing where items sold online can safely be exchanged under monitored CCTV.
Warrant arrests:
On the 29th of November 2023 an officer on general patrol observed a male known to be wanted on a warrant held by the St Thomas Police Service. The 33 year old male was arrested and held for court- later released by the courts. Incident ST23021094.
On the 30th of November officers at the Elgin County Court House observed a woman they knew to be wanted on a warrant held by the St Thomas Police Service. The 37 year old female was arrested and transported to the St Thomas Police Service where she was held overnight for court. Incident ST23021126.
Break and Enter:
On the 30th of November 2023 a complainant contacted the St Thomas Police Service to report that unknown persons had broken into two storage sheds located in the west end of the City. A number of construction tools were stolen. 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 ST23021106.
On the 30th of November 2023 the St Thomas Police Service was contacted to attend a downtown location for a male party on a rooftop throwing and smashing items. The male was located and arrested for mischief under $5000.00 – the male was transported to the St Thomas Police Service and held for court. Incident ST23021127.
Impaired by Drug:
On the 30th of November Police were contacted to attend a downtown restaurant for the report of a male sitting in a vehicle slumped behind the steering wheel. On arrival Police located a 46 year old male in the driver’s seat of the vehicle – with drug paraphernalia in plain view to officers. A field sobriety test was conducted on which the male performed poorly. The male was arrested for impaired operation, transported to the station and given a drug recognition evaluation by a trained officer. The male was charged impaired by drug and later released with a future court date. Incident ST23021152.
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
