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Media Release Thursday March 9th 2023

Mischief

On Wednesday March 8th 2023 at approximately 6:30 PM St. Thomas Police received multiple calls in regard to a incident involving a male party with a weapon, slashing a tire and breaking the mirrors of a truck parked at a residence on the south side of the city. When approached by the home owner the unknown male uttered threats to cause bodily harm and continued to cause damage to the front door of the residence.

St. Thomas Police were unable to locate the suspect in the area.

St. Thomas Police continue to investigate ST23003761

Fraud

On Wednesday March 8th St. Thomas Police were contacted by a local resident who reported being out $1,000 after falling victim to a phone scam. The victim answered a call from someone identifying themselves as an Amazon representative who was trying to process their recent refund. The victim followed the instructions to receive their refund and quickly learned money had been withdrawn from their account. St. Police are continuing their investigation. ST23003718

On Wednesday March 8th St. Thomas Police were called to a downtown cheque cashing service to investigate the report of a non-negotiable cheque they processed due to a stop payment. As a result, a 57 year old St. Thomas man was identified, located and charged with 1 count of Fraud under $5,000. The man was transported to Police Headquarters were he was processed and released on an appearance notice. ST23003735

The St. Thomas Police Service reminds the community to protect themselves against possible fraud and scams. Remember, if it seems too good to be true, it is. Don’t give out personal information including credit card numbers, your SIN or any other financial information. For more tips on how to protect yourself visit the Canadian Anti -Fraud Centre

Arson

On  Wednesday March 8th at approximately 1:15 PM, St. Thomas Police were dispatched to the main washroom at Pinafore Park to investigate a fire that been set in the garbage bin inside. St. Thomas Fire quickly extinguished the fire and St. Thomas Police are continuing their investigation. ST23003736

Theft

On Wednesday March 8th 2023 St. Thomas Police were called to local motel to investigate a theft that had occurred. A laptop and cell phone were reported missing when the occupants of the room woke up. St. Thomas Police continue to investigate this incident. ST23003737

While investigating the theft from the motel, St. Thomas Police became aware of an outstanding warrant for one of the occupants. As a result, a 30 year old St. Thomas women was taken into custody and transported to Police Headquarters where she was held for court. ST23003747

Vehicle Entries

On Wednesday March 8th 2023, a vehicle parked in a Church parking lot on the south side of the city was entered sometime Tuesday overnight. Sunglasses and winter gloves were reported stolen. ST23003757

A second vehicle parked in front of a residence on Centre Street was entered. Reported stolen was a pair of sunglasses and various items of clothing. ST23003771

Please remember to lock your vehicle and take valuables inside.

Arrested

On Wednesday March 8th 2023 Officers on community patrol located a man known to have an outstanding warrant with our service for 1 count Theft under $5,000. The 43 year old St. Thomas man was transported to Police Headquarters and held for court. ST23003779

 

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