Two arrested for thefts from vehicle near Essar Centre

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CITY POLICE

CITY OF SAULT STE. MARIE

************************* Theft from vehicle - Essar Centre

Last night at 9 p.m., members of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service arrested 22-year-old Troy Bozowski, of 441 Queen Street West Apartment 209 for theft, mischief, possession of property obtained by crime and breach of probation.

It is alleged that the accused male and a young female attended at the Essar Centre, broke into a vehicle and stole items from that vehicle.

Upon his arrest, officers located the stolen items on the accused.

It is further alleged that at the time of these offences the accused was on a probation order release.

Mr. Bozowski is charged with one count of mischief under $5,000, one count of theft under $5,000, one count possession of property obtained by crime and one count of breach of probation.

************************* Theft, possession of stolen property

Last night at 9 p.m., members of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service arrested a 16-year-old female for theft and possession of property obtained by crime.

It is alleged that the accused female and a 22-year-old male attended at the Essar Centre, broke into a vehicle and stole items from that vehicle.

Upon her arrest, officers located stolen items on the accused.

The young person is charged with one count of theft under $5,000 and one count of possession of property obtained by crime and is to appear in court on January 25 at 9:30 a.m.

************************* Mischief

At approximately 1:40 a.m. this morning, members of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service arrested 20-year-old Kristy Charrette, of 59 Atwater Street for mischief.

It is alleged that the accused attended at a residence in the 100 block of Albert Street West and broke a window at that location.

Ms. Charrette is charged with one count of mischief under $5,000 and is to appear in court on January 24 at 9 a.m.

************************* Theft

Yesterday afternoon, members of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service arrested 29-year-old Arle Matheson of no fixed address, for theft.

It is alleged that the accused attended at the Metro Store on Northern Avenue at approximately 1:30 p.m. and stole $18.99 worth of items from the pharmacy department.

The accused was apprehended by store security and turned over to police.

Mr. Matheson is charged with one count of theft under $5,000 and is to appear in court on January 24 at 9 a.m.

************************* Theft

Yesterday afternoon members of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service were called to attend at the Zellers Store in the Station Mall regarding a shoplifter.

Upon arrival officers arrested 38-year-old Shawn Holder of 130 Albert Street West.

It is alleged that Mr. Holder attended at the Zellers Store and stole $14.98 worth of food items.

The accused was apprehended by store security and turned over to police.

Mr. Holder is charged with one count of theft under $5,000 and is to appear in court on January 24 at 9 a.m.

************************* Break and enter

- At approximately 4 a.m. this morning, City Police were called to an address in the 200 block of John Street regarding an attempted break and enter. A lone male suspect was seen trying to break into a residence. The suspect is described as: male, 17-19 years of age, wearing a black puffy coat and blue jeans.

- A garage was entered in the 900 block of Great Northern Road. Power tools were reported stolen.

************************** Theft

A vehicle parked on Cathcart Street near Huron Street was entered yesterday. Power tools were stolen.

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.

************************** Important reminder about the dangers of children and snow

SAULT STE. MARIE - The Corporation of the City of Sault Ste. Marie is asking parents to remind children of the dangers of snow banks, forts and tunnels.

Snow banks may look appealing to children looking for a place to play.

“With snow tunnels and snow forts, there is a very serious risk of the snow collapsing and trapping a child,” says John Breckenridge, maintenance supervisor with the city’s public works and transportation department. “It is very important that parents monitor their children’s outdoor activities to ensure that they are not putting themselves in harm’s way.”

With the city’s snow removal program in full swing, there is also the danger of children playing in areas where snow removal and clearing takes place.

“With accumulated snow on the ground and the heights of some of the snow banks, city work crews are finding forts and tunnels constructed in areas that can be dangerous to playing children,” says Breckenridge. “It is important to caution and monitor your children, as well as children in your neighbourhood, to help prevent a tragedy.”

If city work crews find a fort or tunnel in an area where snow removal and clearing occurs, the structure will be inspected and then collapsed to prevent an accidental burial of playing children.

The public is encouraged to call the public works department at 759-5201 to report the location of a snow fort or tunnel in the area of any City maintained street, lane, or parking lot.

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