South Bruce OPP report theft; and cryptocurrency scam

POLICE INVESTIGATE THEFT OF SNOWMOBILE

(MUNICIPALITY OF KINCARDINE, ON) - Feb. 26, the South Bruce OPP received a report of the theft of a snowmobile at an address along Concession 2, Municipality of Kincardine.

Sometime between Feb. 23-26, a blue-and-yellow 2003 Polaris Edge 800 snowmobile was removed from the victim’s property. The snowmobile had a registration number of 820414.

Police encourage members of the public to report suspicious behaviour. Consider installing security cameras, additional lighting and/or alarms. If you already have security cameras, considering registering with the CAMSafe program at camsafe.ca.

$100,000 LOST IN CRYPTOCURRENCY SCAM

(MUNICIPALITY OF KINCARDINE, ON) - Feb. 25, the South Bruce OPP was dispatched to an address in the Municipality of Kincardine, where an individual reported being victim of a fraud.

Investigation revealed that over the past few months, the victim made a series of transactions amounting to approximately $100,000 through a cryptocurrency investment company. The victim stumbled upon this investment company through an on-line advertisement, where the individual later conversed with someone on numerous occasions to facilitate the transactions.

Once the victim attempted to make a withdrawal from the account, the individual became aware there were no funds available.

The investigation has been passed to the South Bruce OPP Crime Unit.

We urge residents to be cautious when engaging in digital currency transactions and investments.

For more information on fraud, you can contact the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501 or www.antifraudcentre.ca.

The South Bruce OPP is requesting anyone with information to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.