The Elgin County OPP conducted a traffic stop and arrested the 37-year-old driver on the strength of an arrest warrant issued by the St. Thomas Police for breaching a condition of a probation order. St. Thomas Police officers continued the arrest where the accused was later released by police with a court date and conditions. Ref# ST23020813
St. Thomas Police are investigating the theft of scrap metal stolen from a downtown business overnight. If you recognize the individual in the attached photos, please contact the St. Thomas Police at 519-631-1224 or contact St. Thomas Elgin Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-tips. Ref# ST23020836
A 48-year-old St. Thomas resident was arrested and charged with assault after turning themself in at the St. Thomas police station. This individual was later released with conditions and a future court date. No injuries were sustained as a result of the assault. Ref# ST23020850
St. Thomas Police officers attended a business on Wellington Street regarding a stolen bicycle. The bicycle is described as a blue and yellow SuperCycle Hooligan with black and grey markings and a full suspension system. Please see the attached photo of the bicycle. Ref# ST23020852
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
- 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
