Vehicles Entries
On Thursday, police received a report that two unlocked vehicles parked at a residence on Mandeville Road had been entered sometime overnight. The vehicles had been rummaged through, but no damage was reported. ST26017477
On Thursday, police received a report that a work vehicle parked on Fourth Avenue had been entered sometime overnight. A 150-foot extension cord, valued at approximately $150, was stolen from the bed of the truck. The cord was later recovered in a parking lot on Wellington Street and returned to its owner. ST26017469
On Thursday, police received a report that two unlocked vehicles parked at a residence on Caldwell Street had been entered sometime overnight. A purse containing identification, bank cards and personal documents belonging to several family members was reported stolen. The bank cards were cancelled and no financial loss was reported. ST26017464
On Thursday, police received a report that a vehicle parked at a residence on Axford Parkway had been entered sometime overnight. A wallet containing several cards was reported stolen. The stolen wallet and cards were later recovered and returned to the owner. ST26017465
On Thursday, police received a report that a vehicle had been entered sometime between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. A wallet containing approximately $200 in cash, personal identification and a bank card was reported stolen. The bank card was subsequently used for approximately $300 in unauthorized transactions. This remains under investigation. ST26017528
While dealing with an individual on an unrelated matter in an area close to the vehicle entries, officers formed grounds to charge a 40 year old St. Thomas man with Possession of Property Obtained by Crime. He was transported to police headquarters, processed to attend court and was remanded into custody. ST26017486
Theft Investigations
On Thursday, police received a report of a theft from a retail store on Talbot Street. It was reported that an unknown youth left the store without paying for energy drinks. ST26017468
On Thursday, police received a report that approximately $80 worth of steaks had been stolen from a grocery store on Talbot Street. Two unknown individuals left the store, failing to pay. CCTV has been provided to police. ST26017470
On Thursday, police responded to a Talbot Street business after two crystal statues, valued at approximately $100, were stolen. Video of the two individuals responsible has been provided to police. ST26017506
On Thursday, police received a report that a child’s, blue and pink bicycle had been stolen from the backyard of a residence at the end of August. The bicycle has been added to the police database as stolen. ST26017513
Mischief
On Thursday, police received a report of damage to an air-conditioning unit at a church on Wellington Street. Sometime after Sunday evening, copper wiring was stripped from an exterior unit on the west side of the building. ST26017496
On Friday, police received a report that a wooden mailbox at an Elizabeth Street residence had been damaged on August 29. Video surveillance captured an individual entering the property, striking the mailbox and continuing westbound on foot. Damage is estimated at approximately $30. Police identified the individual as a 45 year old St. Thomas resident, who has been charged with one count of Mischief. A warrant for arrest has been requested. ST26017498
On Thursday, police received a report that a window at the Railway City Tourism building on Talbot Street had been smashed. Police attended and confirmed that the exterior pane of a multi-pane window had been broken. The building remained secure and no other damage was located. Police are reviewing available video surveillance. ST26017505
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