A 2020 Jeep Compass that had been reported stolen in St. Thomas on February 18th, 2025 was recovered in Hamilton by the Hamilton Police Service. The vehicle was found in good condition and released to the rightful owner. Ref# ST25002942
A retail store located at the 1063 Talbot Street shopping centre reported a theft of close to $3100.00 worth of cosmetics. Through investigation, a 19-year-old has been identified and charged with theft not exceeding $5000. A warrant has been issued for the suspects arrest. Ref# ST25002947
An 18-year-old St. Thomas resident has been charged with one count of uttering threats to cause bodily harm towards another person. This individual has been arrested and released by police with a future court date and conditions to abide by. Ref# ST25002955
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 caution when asked to pay with bitcoin or crypto currency
- Use the Canadian Anti- Fraud Centre as a resource to familiarize yourself with current scams and additional ways to protect yourself
