Ditched Santa Fe results in multiple charges

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***************************** Night time drive nets several charges for local male

ELLIOT LAKE - On December 1, 2009 at approximately 9:36 p.m. police received information regarding a possible motor vehicle collision on Scott Road in Elliot Lake.

Police attended the scene and located a 2001 brown/ gold Hyundai Santa Fe in a ditch.

Through investigation, police arrested and charged Christopher Larkin (23) of Elliot Lake.

Larkin is charged with the following under the Criminal Code of Canada:

- Fail to remain at the scene of an accident

- Theft over $5,000

- Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000

Larkin is also charged under the Highway Traffic Act with the following:

- Drive motor vehicle with no licence

- Careless driving

Larkin is scheduled to appear in Elliot Lake court on February 2, 2010. ***************************** Safety tips while shopping this holiday season

ELLIOT LAKE, ON - With the holiday season quickly approaching, stores and parking lots will have an increase flow of shoppers on a mission.

Unfortunately this can also provide a very prosperous opportunity for thieves.

The Ontario Provincial Police remind you to keep these safety tips in mind while shopping in downtown stores, shopping malls and parking lots:

- Carry a minimum amount of cash

- Park in a well lit area of the parking lot

- When using your convenience card, do not expose your PIN number

- Do not put your purse or wallet in a shopping cart. Keep your purse close to your body, and zipped closed at all times. Never leave your purse unattended

- Do not leave purchased items unattended

- Try not to overload yourself with parcels. It may be difficult to walk or to carry them

- When returning to your parked vehicle, be sure to walk directly to your vehicle with keys in hand, so that you are able to unlock your vehicle quickly. Be aware of your surroundings and other people in the area of your vehicle

- When at your vehicle do not leave your purse on the seat of your car or in the cart while you load groceries or parcels

- Be sure to place parcels in the trunk of your car out of sight

- Once inside, lock your vehicle’s doors

- Always lock your car!

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