December 22, 2015
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DRIVER CHARGED IN TWO-VEHICLE CRASH
(WALKERTON, ON) – Dec. 21, at 1:22 p.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of South Street and McGivern Street in Walkerton.
Officers arrived to find that a brown Chevrolet L/S was attempting to turn onto McGivern Street, when it collided with a grey Mazda 3. The driver of the Chevrolet, a 55-year-old Carrick Township woman, was charged with unsafe turn. Four people received treatment at a local hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.
CON ARTIST NETS $3,000
(SOUTHERN BRUCE COUNTY, ON) – The South Bruce OPP is sending another warning about fraud, following a scam reported by a resident in the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie Dec. 21.
Using the Facebook application, the scammer advertised a high return investment opportunity. Three thousand dollars was sent to the con-artist.
Successful con-artists are very practised, very convincing and there is no limit to the schemes they will try to get your money. They will pretend to be an employee of a legitimate company; they will post pictures of adorable pets for adoption, or pretend to be a grandchild who needs money desperately.
The key to beating scams is to use caution with unsolicited contacts. Unsolicited means that you didn’t ask for it. Always be cautious with unexpected phone calls, E-mails, letters, fax messages, or strangers at the door. Take the time to verify that they are genuine before you ever consider sending any money. Remember: It’s your money; you work hard to earn it, so work hard to protect it.
Anyone interested in more information on fraud, can call the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501 or check on-line at http://www.antifraudcentre.ca/.
POLICE LOOKING FOR STOLEN ATV
(CHESLEY, ON) – Dec. 19, at 12:48 p.m., the South Bruce OPP received a report of the theft of an All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) from a residence along 2nd Street Southwest in Chesley.
Sometime during the late night hours of Dec. 18 or the early morning hours of . 19, the green 2011 Honda Rancher AT420, with Licence No. OAT29, was taken. The value of the stolen ATV is estimated to be $8,000. The serial number is on file with police.
The South Bruce OPP is requesting anyone with information that can assist police to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or send a web-tip to crimestop-gb.org, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.
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