Monday, August 29, 2005

Purse Stolen at A&P

On the 26th of August around 3:30 pm a male stole a purse from a female who was shopping in the A&P Store in the Churchill Plaza. The purse was later recovered but the money that had been inside it was taken. The female victim had been shopping and the male ran by her in the store, grabbed her purse out of the cart and fled the store. The male suspect is described as being in his 20’s, 5’9” tall, 150 lbs, had short dark hair and was wearing a black t-shirt and beige pants. The male was observed getting into a brownish colored van. If you know who is responsible for this theft, call City Police or Crime Stoppers.

Theft from Vehicles

On the 27th of August around 2:30 pm a homeowner in the 200 block of Meadow Park Crescent reported the theft a GPS and a purse and it’s contents from a vehicle. The vehicle had been left open.

On the 28th of August around 9 pm a homeowner reported a theft from their vehicle in the 400 block of MacDonald Avenue. A wallet with all of its contents was taken.

The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service would like to remind the public that by taking some preventative steps you could avoid being a victim of any of the above crimes.
When shopping in a store, never leave your purse in the cart. Keep in on you at all times. If you purchase your groceries with a debit card, you can easily carrying your driver’s licence and a debit card in your pocket, eliminating the need for a purse.

Never leave valuables in you vehicle. If you have to leave something of value when you are out and about, lock it in the trunk. Leaving anything of value out in the open and unlocked is an invitation to thieves.

It may seem like a nuisance to have to carry your purse at all times, hide things in your vehicle or take them out before leaving your vehicle; but in the long run it is quicker and easier than having to notify all of the agencies of your lost information. It also reduces your chance of becoming a victim of identity theft.

Impaired Driving Charges Laid

25-year old Bobby McFarling of 1-16 Queen Street East was arrested yesterday morning around 2 am . City Police attended at a parking lot in the rear of the 200 block of Bruce Street for a single motor vehicle collision. It is alleged that a pickup truck operated by the accused backed into a utility police. Vehicle damage was light. Officers found the driver of the truck allegedly under the influence of alcohol. Mr. McFarling has been charged with one count of impaired driving. He will appear in court on October 3rd.


Male Charged with Driving while Disqualified

On the 27th of August 2005 patrol officers conducted a routine traffic stop of a car on Wellington Street East. When officers queried the driver, they learned that the accused was on a court order not to drive due to an impaired driving conviction. 34-year old Rolly Chabon of 43 Boston Avenue has been charged with one count of operate motor vehicle while disqualified-court order. The accused will appear in court on October 3rd.

Youth Charged with Numerous Offences

A 17-year old youth was arrested on August 26th around 8:30 pm. It is alleged that the youth stole a 1994 GMC van from the area of Korah Road and Wallace Terrace earlier in the day. Later in the day City Police received information that the accused had left the vehicle in a business parking lot on Wellington Street West, between the Underpass and Second Line East. Officers located the accused a short distance away from the van and found the van keys on the youth. When officers stopped the youth they also noted the odor of an alcoholic beverage on the accused. The youth has been charged with one count of consume over the legal limit, one count of theft under $5,000, one count of possession of property obtained by crime and one count of breach of probation. The youth will appear in court on September 27th.

Youth Charged with Theft

A 16-year old youth was arrested on August 26th around 6 pm. It is alleged that the accused attended at Rome’s Your Independent Grocer store on Great Northern Road and stole some pop and drinks. The accused was apprehended by stop security and fought with them. At the time of the offence the accused was on probation with terms to keep the peace and be good. During the course of the investigation officers also learned that the accused was wearing a brand new pair of shoes and socks that had been stolen from Winners. The accused has been charged with two counts of theft under $5,000, one count of possession of property obtained by crime, one count of resist arrest, and one count of breach of probation. The youth will appear in court on September 27th.

Youth Charged with Breach of Probation

32-year old Derek Miller of 1475 Queen Street East was arrested yesterday afternoon just after lunch at the Station Mall. It is alleged that the accused attended at the LCBO store and took a bottle of liquor and left without paying for it. The accused was stopped by security who had to wrestle with him to detain him. The accused was turned over to City Police. It was also learned that the accused was on probation with terms to keep the peace and be good. The accused has been charged with one count of theft under $5,000, one count of resist arrest and one count of breach of probation. He will appear in court on September 26th.

Break and Enter

On August 27th in the evening hours City Police attended in the 100 block of Henrietta Avenue for a break and enter. Thieves broke into the residence sometime late in the night or early in the morning. So far the only items noted missing are a can of tobacco and some CD’s.
Last night around 9 pm thieves attempted to break into the Salvation Army Church located on John Street. Entry was not gained and it appears that the would be thieves were scared off.