South Bruce OPP report theft; missing canoeist found; impaired driver; and warn of con-artists
By: South Bruce OPP
June 26, 2017
POLICE LOOKING FOR STOLEN ATV
(CHESLEY, ON) - June 24, at 5:10 p.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a theft at a residence along 5th Street Southeast in Chesley.
Sometime between 9 p.m. June 23, and 5 p.m. June 24, a green Polaris Sportsman 335 All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV), with Licence No. 97TY1, was taken. The value of the stolen ATV is estimated to be $2,500.
MISSING MALE FOUND IN GOOD HEALTH
(WALKERTON, ON) - June 24, at 1:01 p.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a missing man along the Saugeen River.
The 35-year-old Central Huron man was canoeing with friends when his canoe overturned and he went missing.
The South Bruce OPP searched for the man, with assistance from OPP Aviation Services, Saugeen Shores Police, the Walkerton Fire Department, Hanover Fire Department and Saugeen Shores Fire Department.
The man made it to shore near Concession 6 West in Brant Township where he was located in good health.
IMPAIRED DRIVER FACING DAY IN COURT
(KINCARDINE, ON) - June 19, at 5:15 p.m., the South Bruce OPP received a driving complaint about a grey Toyota Corolla.
The vehicle was located on Olde Victoria Street in Kincardine and officers found the driver was impaired. Forty-eight-year-old Tina WALDEN of Kincardine was charged with operate over-80 milligrams. She is scheduled to appear in court July 5, to answer to the charge.
*THIS CHARGE HAS YET TO BE PROVEN IN COURT*
CON-ARTIST NETS $15,000
(SOUTHERN BRUCE COUNTY, ON) - June 19, at 9:36 a.m., the South Bruce OPP received a report of fraud from a resident in the Municipality of Kincardine.
A "VISA security call" was received to report credit card transaction concerns and the ensuing "investigation" resulted in a significant financial loss.
Modern, tech-savvy scammers have the ability to create very convincing scams. They won't hesitate to use the name of a legitimate company in an effort to gain your trust and trick you into paying them.
Always be cautious with unsolicited E-mail, phone calls, letters, even visitors at your door. Unsolicited means that you didn't ask for it. Always be certain who you are dealing with before you ever consider sending money or sharing personal information.
There is no magic to prevent fraud. If it seems too good to be true, it likely is, and you can't win a lottery or contest that you didn't enter in the first place. You work hard for your money, so work just as hard to protect it.
Anyone interested in more information on fraud can contact the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501 or check on-line at http://www.antifraudcentre.ca/.
The South Bruce OPP is requesting anyone with information that can assist police to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.
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