South Bruce OPP report impaired driver; break-in; and advise to secure your property

IMPAIRED DRIVER LOSES CONTROL
 
(WALKERTON, ON) - Oct. 5, at 4:25 p.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a suspicious vehicle on Victoria Street North in Walkerton. 

Officers arrived and found the vehicle, a black Pontiac Grand Prix, was stopped on the curb. The driver was found to have been drinking alcohol. Fifty-seven-year-old Vivian JACOB of Culross Township was charged with impaired operation and operate over-80 milligrams. She is scheduled to appear in court Oct. 18, to answer to the charges.

POLICE INVESTIGATING BREAK IN
 
(KINCARDINE TWP, ON) - Oct. 4, at 11:31 a.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a break-in at a residence in the 700 block of Concession 7 in Kincardine Township. 

Sometime between Midnight Sept. 30, and 11:25 a.m. Oct. 4, an outbuilding on the property was forcibly entered. The list of missing items includes a Mossberg 12-gauge pump shotgun, an Excalibur Exocet crossbow and a quantity of alcohol. There is no estimated value for the stolen items available at this time.

SECURE YOUR PROPERTY - HELP US HELP YOU
 
(SOUTHERN BRUCE COUNTY, ON) - The South Bruce OPP is asking vehicle owners and vehicle operators to do their part and help prevent property crime.
 
Between Aug. 3 and Oct. 3, 31 vehicles were taken in the South Bruce detachment area, and 27 of the stolen vehicles had the keys left in the vehicle or readily-accessible. 
 
"Theft is a crime of opportunity," says inspector Dana Earley, South Bruce OPP detachment commander. "You can take away these opportunities. Help us prevent these crimes by locking your vehicles and securing your valuables. Help us to help you."

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.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

*THESE CHARGES HAVE YET TO BE PROVEN IN COURT*