Tuesday, December 16, 2008

Three Shoplifters Arrested:

1) 27 year-old Shane Maclean of 844 Queen Street East – Room #306 was arrested on the 15th of December at 4:20 pm at Sears in the Station Mall and charged with one count of theft under $5,000.00. It is alleged that the accused attended Sears at approximately 4 pm on the 15th of December and stole 2 Nintendo Wii games. He was apprehended by store security and held for police. He is to appear in court on the 19th of January 2009.

2) A 15 year-old female youth was arrested on the 15th of December at 11:10 am at Zellers in the Station Mall and charged with one count of theft under $5,000.00.It is alleged that on the 15th of December at 11:00 am the accused attended at Zellers and stole some chocolate candies. She was apprehended by store security and held for police. She is to attend in court on the 20th of January 2009.

3) A 14 year-old male youth was arrested on the 15th of December at 2:25 pm at Zellers in the Station Mall and charged with one count of theft under $5,000.00. It is alleged that the accused attended at Zellers and stole some candy, razors and hair products. He was apprehended by store security and held for police. He is to appear in court on the 20th of January 2009.

Youth Pedestrian Struck by Motor Vehicle:

A 16 year-old male youth was struck by a vehicle around 6:23 pm last night in the 400 block of Douglas Street. It is alleged that the youth ran out between the snow banks in attempts to run across Douglas Street and was struck by a westbound vehicle that was being operated by a 36 year-old male. The youth was transported to hospital by ambulance for the treatment of minor injuries. No charged were laid.

City Police Safety Tips/Recommendations for Pedestrians this Winter Season:

Pedestrian safety is a consideration during the snow and ice season. Vehicles have a harder time stopping on slippery surfaces and snow piles can block a driver’s view of a pedestrian. Remember the following when walking during the winter:
- If a sidewalk is cleared and available, use it.
- If not, walk on the left edge of the road, NOT on top of snowbanks where you may fall into the road.
- If you are coming out from behind a snowbank, stop first and check to see if it is safe. Drivers may have a more difficult time seeing you because of the snowbank or other factors, such as glare off of the snow.
- Don’t take any chances with moving vehicles. Vehicles will have a harder time stopping during winter months, and your chances of slipping and falling on slippery surfaces are greater as well.