Two men in a red van follow kids from playground

OPP NEWS RELEASES

************************ Suspicious vehicle

BLIND RIVER - On May 23 at approximately 8 p.m. the East Algoma Blind River Detachment received a complaint regarding a suspicious vehicle in the Michigan Avenue area of Blind River.

The vehicle is described as a newer model red van with tinted windows.

The van was occupied by two males.

The van approached some children playing in the playground.

When the children left the playground, the van followed them for a distance.

The OPP would like to remind parents/guardians to speak with their children about being approached by strangers.

Remember anyone you don’t really know is a “stranger.”

A few tips if you are approached by someone you don’t know:

- Say "No" if someone you don’t know asks you to go anywhere with them, no matter what they say.

- Step well back if a stranger stops to ask for directions. Make sure you’re at least a grown-up’s arm’s length away from the person or car so you can get away fast if you need to.

- If approached by a stranger, tell your parent or guardian what has happened.

- Parents/Guardians, contact the Police if any suspicious behaviour warrants it.

************************ Two arrested - held for bail

ST. JOSEPH ISLAND - On May 24 at approximately 10 p.m. members of the East Algoma Thessalon Detachment were dispatched to a domestic occurrence in Hilton Beach, Ontario.

As a result, two people were arrested and have been held for bail court in Sault Ste. Marie today.

Names will not be released due to the domestic nature of the occurrence.

Charges included breach of probation and fail to comply with undertaking.

************************ Mischief to solar lights

BLIND RIVER - On May 23 at approximately 7:45 a.m. the East Algoma Blind River OPP was contacted regarding a mischief to solar lights on Colonization Road, Blind River, Ontario.

Suspects have torn out solar/garden lights at a couple of residences and smashed them all over the road.

If you have any information regarding this break and enter, contact the East Algoma OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-705-942-7867.

************************ Canvassing for business

BLIND RIVER - On May 23 at approximately 8 p.m. the East Algoma OPP were contacted by a local business regarding being approached by a utility company about their hydro bill.

The OPP wants to remind citizens that if you are approached by any company that wants to do work for you or have you switch companies – to make inquiries to make sure they are a legitimate company before you sign on the dotted line.

If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

************************ Driver charged with over 80 milligrams of alcohol

BLIND RIVER - On May 22 at approximately 10:10 p.m. members of the East Algoma OPP stopped a motor vehicle on Woodward Avenue, Blind River, Ontario.

As a result the driver, Wayne Schwehr (47) of Blind River, Ontario has been charged under the Criminal Code of Canada with over 80 milligrams.

Schwehr is scheduled to appear in Blind River court on July 12, 2009.

************************ Break and enter to business

ELLIOT LAKE - On May 24 at approximately 12:15 a.m. the East Algoma Elliot Lake Detachment were dispatched to a Break and Enter in progress to a business located on Dieppe Avenue, Elliot Lake, Ontario.

A computer was taken in the break and enter, valued at approximately $2,000.

If you have any information regarding this break and enter, contact the East Algoma OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-705-942-7867.

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