A 30-year-old St. Thomas resident attended the St. Thomas Police station and turned themself in on the strength of an arrest warrant. This accused was later released by police with a court date and conditions to abide by. Ref# ST24022936
St. Thomas Police officers conducted a R.I.D.E. program and checked 50 vehicles. All drivers were found to be driving safe and sober. Ref# ST24022947
St. Thomas Police officers attended an address on Scott Street regarding an overnight theft from a vehicle. The complainant had $600 worth of tools stolen out of the bed of their pickup truck. This remains under investigation. Ref# ST24022950
A male wearing a black jacket, jeans, and black backpack with a black hat on it entered a financial institution on Talbot Street and caused damage to a door. This individual attempted to purchase a prepaid Mastercard, but was refused due to not having any appropriate identification. The suspect became angry and threw the main door open causing portions of it to break. This remains under investigation. Ref#ST24022952
St. Thomas Police officers attended the area of Centre Street at Ross Street regarding an attempt break and enter to a shed. Upon arrival, officers located a pad lock that appeared to have been cut with a grinder. Crime scene officers attended the location and took photos and checked for fingerprints. It is unknown at this time if anything was stolen. Ref#ST24022969
A 38-year-old St. Thomas resident was arrested on the strength of an arrest warrant after being located in a car on a police traffic stop. This suspect was later released by police with a court date and conditions to abide by. Ref# ST24022977
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
- Be very cautious when asked to pay someone with gift cards
- 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
