Public's help requested by police in Elliot Lake

OPP NEWS RELEASES

************************* Police require assistance in solving fail to remain

ELLIOT LAKE, ON – On Wednesday, April 28, 2010, police were called to attend the rooftop of the Algo Centre Mall in Elliot Lake.

Upon arrival, police learned that between 3:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. a male driver of a red pickup truck was allegedly reversing his vehicle when he struck the rear left passenger door of a parked black Toyota sedan.

The red pickup truck may have had a white truck cap.

The male driver of the truck allegedly exited his vehicle to inspect the damage, and then left the scene without reporting the collision to police.

Bystanders may have witnessed this collision.

Anyone with information regarding the above fail to remain collision is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Any information that leads to the arrests or identity of persons responsible can lead to a cash reward.

You can remain anonymous and crime stoppers do not subscribe to call display.

Any information provided, no matter how minor, may be useful in assisting in this investigation.

Investigation continuing.

************************* Several vehicles damaged

ELLIOT LAKE, ON - Police are currently investigating mischief to several vehicles in the underground parking lot area at 100 Warsaw Place in Elliot Lake.

Damage occurred between 3:30 p.m. on Friday, April 23, 2010, and 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 24, 2010.

All three vehicles were struck with several hard objects causing damage to the exterior of all three vehicles.

The vehicles had been parked overnight and investigation revealed that no vehicles were entered.

Anyone with information regarding the above mischief is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Any information that leads to the arrests or identity of persons responsible can lead to a cash reward.

You can remain anonymous and crime stoppers do not subscribe to call display.

Investigation continuing.

************************* Be prepared!

ELLIOT LAKE, ON - The East Algoma OPP and The City of Elliot Lake is committed to providing a safe community and part of this is through its Community Emergency Management Program.

Emergency Management includes planning, preparation, policy, education and training for both emergency personnel and the public.

It is ensuring that the needs of the community are met in the event of a wide scale emergency or disaster.

In your day-to-day living, disasters may seem a distant possibility, yet natural disasters, such as floods or fire, or service disruptions such as power failure can strike any community, at any time. Most people are unaware of their responsibility for initial action in an emergency in that they should be prepared to do what is reasonably necessary in the first 72 hours to protect their life and property.

It’s important to have a family or individual emergency plan in place before disaster strikes.

Preparedness is the planning process a family or individual takes to ensure they can survive an emergency.

People are recommended to prepare an emergency kit.

There are six basics you should stock in your home.

Quantities of these items can be kept in an easy to carry container in case you have to evacuate.

Common sense and preparation is the key.

1. Water

2. Food

3. First aid supplies

4. Clothing and bedding (alternate lodging)

5. Equipment and emergency supplies

6. Special items

For more information visit Elliot Lake’s Emergency Management website.

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