June 14, 2016
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MAILBOX THIEVES CHARGED
(LONDON, ON) – Investigators from the West Region OPP Crime Unit have charged two people in relation to theft from Canada Post mailboxes.
Sometime between January and March, 2016, OPP investigated several incidents in which mailboxes had been pried open and personal information stolen from inside.
As a result of an extensive investigation by Huron County, Wellington County and South Bruce County OPP, along with the assistance of the OPP Regional Support Team and Canada Post, police have charged 35-year-old Tracy Lynn DOLMAGE and 34-year-old Richard Lloyd CUTTING of Fergus with the following criminal offences:
43 counts of Theft from Mail
14 counts of Possession of Credit Cards
18 counts of Identity Theft
Seven counts of Possession of Identity Documents
One count of Mischief Over $5,000
Both accused remain in custody at this time.
*THESE CHARGES HAVE YET TO BE PROVEN IN COURT*
Police encourage everyone to always report any and all suspicious activity when you observe it, without delay. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.
PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY: LOCK-IT OR LOSE-IT
(KINCARDINE, ON) – The South Bruce OPP received reports of two overnight thefts June 13.
Loose change, IPhone charging cord, vehicle ownership and a pair of binoculars were taken from a vehicle in the 1100 block of Queen Street in Kincardine
Vehicle documents were taken from a vehicle in the 200 block of Broadway in Kincardine
The South Bruce OPP recommends that vehicle owners/operators consider the Lock-it or Lose-it theft prevention tips to help protect their property:
Always roll up your vehicle’s windows, lock the door and pocket the key
If you have a garage, use it; lock the door and the vehicle
Always park in a well-lit area
Never leave valuable objects in plain view
Theft is a crime of opportunity that you can help control; Lock-it or Lose-it.
Suspicious vehicles and suspicious people should be reported to police as soon as possible so that an officer can investigate.
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, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.crimestoppersgb.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.
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