Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Five Arrests for Bail Court Appearance this Morning

Update to 19th of April Armed Robbery at Mac’s Mart Youth Arrested and Charged with Robbery

Earlier Release: Armed Robbery at Mac’s Convenience Store at 647 Second Line West

At 6:08 am this morning city police were called to the Mac’s Convenience Store at 647 Second Line West regarding an armed robbery. Two males entered the store wearing hoodies and demanded cash. One of the males was carrying a knife and was described as being 16 to 17 years of age, wearing a Rip Zone winter ski jacket with a dark hood. The second male was 16 – 17 years of age, approximately 5’5”, 120-130lbs, wearing a grey hoodie. The two males fled with an undisclosed amount of cash and cigarettes. Police searched the area with negative results.

Detectives with Investigation Services continuing the investigation into this armed robbery arrested one of the male suspects yesterday at 1:35 pm. The 15 year-old youth is charged with one count of robbery with a weapon. He is to appear in bail court this morning. The investigation is continuing and detectives are still attempting to identify the second male suspect.

Two Male Youths Arrested and Charged for Breach of Probation

Two 15 year-old male youths were arrested early this morning at a local Youth Home in relation to breaching their probation orders. Both males breached their curfews and when they returned late to the residence at around 12:55 am this morning they were found to be under the influence of drugs. They were charged with three counts of breach of probation. They were to keep the peace and be good and both were to abstain from the consumption of any drugs.

Domestic Related Arrests

A 49 year-old male was arrested don the 20th of April at 8:05 pm at the city police station after truing in himself in on domestic related warrants. He was charged with four counts of breach of probation for allegedly calling continuously and attending at the residence of his ex-girlfriend on the 18th of April and harassing her.

A 29 year-old male was arrested don the 20th of April at 10:58 pm and charged with assault causing bodily harm. It is alleged that on the 19th of April at approximately 11:00 pm the accused assaulted his common law spouse at their residence and caused non-life threatening injuries to her that required medical attention.

Shoplifting Arrest

30 year-old Marlene St. Germain of 70 Capp Avenue (upstairs) was arrested on the 20th of April at 3 pm at the IDA in the Station Mall and charged with two counts of theft under $5,000.00. It is alleged that in the afternoon on the 20th of April the accused attended at the Dollar Store and then the IDA in the Station Mall and stole some items. She is to appear in court on the 17th of May.

Female Arrested on Outstanding Warrant

20 year-old Tara Stiber of 91 Breton Road was arrested on the 20th of April at 11:55 pm at the city police station after turning herself in on an outstanding warrant. She is charged with one count of fail to appear court. She is to appear in court on the 31st of May.

Property Crimes

A number of vehicles in downtown area parking lots and various other locations in the city have been broken into over the past several weeks. Items reported stolen included several purses and wallets, cash and change, identification, GPS systems, a pocket watch, etc.

• Once again, city police would like to remind the public to lock their doors, park in busy, well lit areas and do not leave valuables in plain sight in the vehicle. If you leave items in your vehicle and they're visible, the chances your vehicle will get broken into increase greatly. Very few auto break-ins are "random". The thieves usually see something out in the open.
• Valuable items that thieves target are GPS units, MP3 players, credit cards, money, purses, wallets, packages and so forth. If you can't take the items with you, secure them in a safe place in your vehicle, like a locked glove compartment or your trunk.
• Alarms or anti-theft devices work: Thieves are usually looking for the "easiest" target. If your car has an alarm, it could act as a deterrent. But don't make this common mistake: Just because you have an alarm, doesn't mean thieves won't break-in.
• Police ask the public if they see anyone suspicious or that appear to be checking vehicles, please contact city police.