We are investigation a scam where a St. Thomas couple have lost upwards of $200 000. The fraud is believed to have commenced in 2023 involving a WhatsApp Crypto Scam. This remains under investigation. Ref# ST25009659
We attended a retail store located on Edward Street regarding a shoplifting. Store staff reported that a suspect wearing a short black dress with black hair entered the store and filled up $300 worth of merchandise and left the store without paying for the items. We are waiting on store video to further the investigation. Ref# ST25009670
A 22-year-old St. Thomas resident called to report a person yelling and refusing to leave their property. We attended the address and arrested and charged a 23-year-old St. Thomas resident with criminal harassment and breaching a condition of their probation order. This is the second time the suspect has been charged with criminal harassment involving the same victim therefore they were held for a morning court appearance. Ref# ST25009681
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 WhatsApp or Telegram
- No employer will ever pay you in crypto currency
- Be mindful if you are asked to pay/invest with crypto currency
- 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
