Commercial Break and Enter
Police responded to a report of a smashed front window at a commercial business in the south end of the city after staff arrived and discovered the damage. Officers, including a K9 unit, cleared the building and confirmed no one was inside. A small quantity of merchandise was reported stolen. The Forensic Identification Unit processed the scene, and the investigation remains ongoing. If you have any information about this incident, please call 519-631-1224 or submit a tip to www.stthomas-elgincrimestoppers.ca. Incident: ST26005561
Warrant Arrests x 6
During general patrol, officers located a 65‑year‑old female wanted on an outstanding bench warrant. She was arrested without incident and held for a court appearance. Incident: ST26005562
A 20‑year‑old male attended the police station to turn himself in regarding an outstanding charge related to counterfeit currency. He was processed and transported to court. Incident: ST26005568
Police located and arrested a 38‑year‑old female on an outstanding warrant for assault‑related offences and failing to comply with probation. She was transported to cells for processing and later taken to court. Incident: ST26005573
Officers executed a bench warrant for theft‑related offences on a 39‑year‑old male already in custody at the courthouse. Incident: ST26005574
Police attended a residence near the downtown core and arrested a 30‑year‑old male on reasonable grounds for spousal assault and mischief. He was transported to cells and later remanded into custody following a court appearance. Incident: ST26005581
Police arrested a 29‑year‑old male on an outstanding bench warrant for Unlawfully in a Dwelling, along with new charges related to a fraud investigation involving stolen cheques. He was released on an Appearance Notice and Undertaking. Incident: ST26005607
Fraud Investigations
Police received a report from an older adult who discovered a significant amount of money missing from their bank account. It was determined the individual had purchased gift cards at the direction of an unknown caller. Family members have been notified, and steps are being taken with the bank to prevent further victimization. Incident: ST26005570
Police spoke with a community member who reported unauthorized transactions on their bank card over several weeks. Financial records were provided, and the Criminal Investigations Branch has taken over the investigation. Incident: ST26005586
Theft
Police received a report of a missing utility trailer from a property in the city. The owner believes the trailer may have been taken approximately three weeks prior. The trailer is described as a black, single‑axle, 4×8 ft utility trailer with no plate or serial number. Incident: ST26005595
Mischief – Vehicle Damaged
Police are investigating a report of vandalism to a pickup truck parked in a parking lot in the south end of the city. Between March 27 and March 31, unknown individuals poured a substance into the vehicle’s fuel tank, causing significant damage. The investigation is ongoing. If you have any information about this incident, please call 519-631-1224 or submit a tip to www.stthomas-elgincrimestoppers.ca. Incident: ST26005603
Theft – Licence Plate
Police received a report that a front licence plate was stolen from a vehicle parked inside a parking lot. There is no available CCTV, and the exact time of the theft is unknown. Incident: ST26005604
Assault – Arrest Made
Police responded to a report of an assault on Talbot Street. The investigation determined that a 28‑year‑old female pushed the victim toward traffic while shouting racial slurs, then threatened the victim with a sharp object. The victim was not physically injured. Officers located the suspect nearby, where she continued to direct racial slurs toward police. She was arrested and charged with assault, assault with a weapon, and uttering threats, and is being held for a court appearance. Incident: ST26005615
RIDE Program
A RIDE program was conducted on Sunset Drive in the area of VA Barrie Park. All drivers spoken to were found to be sober. Incident: ST26005641