Friday, October 29, 2010

Fourth person arrested for purse snatching Incident
Yesterday evening members of the Sault Ste Marie Police Service arrested a 36-year-old female for theft under $5,000. It is alleged that on Friday October 22nd the accused, Crystal Harvey, age 36, of 441 Queen St. E. apartment 207, and co-accused Cindy Diamond, attended at the Sault Ste Marie Casino and stole a purse. It is further alleged that at the time of this offence Ms Harvey was on probation. Ms Harvey is charged with one count of theft under $ 5,000 and one count of breach of probation and is scheduled to appear in court on November 29th at 9:00 am

Male arrested for theft
Yesterday afternoon members of the Sault Ste Marie Police Service arrested a 22-year-old male for theft. It is alleged that the accused, Timothy Robinson, age 22, of 19 Williams St. stole a pair of shoes from Zellers in the Station Mall. The accused was apprehended by store security and turned over to the police. Mr. Robinson is charged with one count of theft under $ 5,000 and will be appearing in court on November 29th at 9:00 am.

Break and Enter
The Sault Ste Marie Police Service received two reports of break and enters yesterday.
A residence in the 100 block of Panoramic Dr. was entered – electronic items were taken.
Last night at approximately 7:40 pm a residence in the 100 block of Dablon St. was broken into. A male suspect was seen fleeing from the scene. The suspect is described as: male, tall, wearing a dark coat and a baseball cap. He was last seen running on Tilley Rd.


Theft
Vehicles were entered in the following locations:
The 100 block of Southwood Dr. – cash was taken.
The 100 block of Westwood Cr. - cash and a 12 speed bicycle was taken.
The 400 block of Charles St. - a wallet and cash were taken.
The 2000 block of Queen St. E. - a purse was taken.

If you have any information regarding these crimes or any other crime, call Crime Stoppers at 942-7867 or 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS); submit an e-tip from the Crime Stoppers web site at www.saultcrimestoppers.com or text keyword SSM with your tip to 274637.

Public’s Assistance requested
The Sault Ste Marie Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a driver and vehicle involved in a motor vehicle collision that occurred on McNabb St at Great Northern Rd. on Tuesday October 26th at 10:21 pm. At the time of the collision the truck was travelling east on McNabb St. and turned left onto Great Northern Rd. The vehicle struck two teenage pedestrians that were crossing the road. The pedestrians received minor injuries in the collision and required treatment at the hospital.
The driver of the truck, described as male, white, in his fifties, close to six feet tall and unshaven, got out of his vehicle and spoke to the pedestrians and then left the scene. Police wish to speak to the drive of the truck and any other witnesses. It is believed that a small compact car also stopped at this location to offer assistance.
Should you have any information on this driver or vehicle, you are asked to call Traffic Services at
949-6300 ext 348.

Halloween Weekend
Motorists are reminded to drive with extra care this weekend as children will be out trick or treating on Sunday.

Halloween and Devil’s Night Joint Safety Campaign
The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service would like to let the public know that once again the Twin Soo Radio Club volunteers will be out on Devil’s Night and also on Halloween Night assisting the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service to help ensure that the public has a safe and crime free time. The members of the club will be operating their own vehicles, which have “Sault Ste. Marie Community Safety Patrol” decals on them. They will notify the City Police of any criminal activities that they observe or come across. They do not respond to any police calls.

Shaw Cable will also be out on Halloween Night on “Pumpkin Patrol.” This is the sixth year that Shaw Cable has participated in this program locally. A number of Shaw Cable vans will be out and about patrolling neighbourhoods between 6 pm and 9 pm. If your child requires assistance please let them know that they can approach the Shaw Cable van for assistance.

The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service recommends that all door-to-door trick or treating be completed by 9:00 pm and in regards to Devils Night, homeowners are reminded to keep their homes well lit up on the outside.

For many pranksters, egg throwing and any other incidents of mischief involving pumpkins or other Halloween decorations being damaged are occurrences that the police often receive several reports about on and around October 30th. These pranks are considered as criminal offences and charges could be laid.

We ask the public not to hesitate to report any suspicious activity. Contact the City Police at 949-6300 for any non-emergency situation.

The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service wishes everyone a safe and Happy Halloween.
On the 29th of October Halloween Safety Tips were put out to the media to share with the public.