July 14, 2015
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CALLER HELPS STOP DRINKING DRIVER
(BRANT TWP, ON) – July 11, at 2:56 a.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a suspicious vehicle, described as a white Ford F-150 pick-up truck, on Concession 10 in Brant Township.
Officers located the vehicle and found that the driver had been drinking alcohol. A three-day driver's licence suspension was served on the driver following a warn result at the roadside.
SHOPLIFTER FACING DAY IN COURT
(WALKERTON, ON) – July 4, at 1:23 p.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a theft at the Home Hardware store located along Durham Street East in Walkerton.
Officers arrived to find that a female had taken some products from the store. The list of stolen property included a shower diverter valve and a light switch plate.
The investigation culminated on July 10, with an arrest. A 27-year-old Brockton woman has been charged with theft under $5,000. She is scheduled to appear in court Aug. 24, to answer to the charge.
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, you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or send a web-tip to crimestop-gb.org, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.
BEAR WISE PROGRAM
(SOUTHERN BRUCE COUNTY, ON) – The South Bruce OPP is reminding residents about the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR)'s Bear Wise program following reports of bear-sightings in the Huron Ridge area of Kincardine Township July 13. Following the Bear Wise program tips will help reduce your chances of encountering a bear:
Store garbage in containers with tight lids
Only put garbage out the day of collection
Clean outdoor grills after each use, including the grease trap
Only fill bird feeders during winter months
Don’t let leave pet food outside
Pick ripe fruit from trees and bushes
Bear-sightings should be reported to the MNR Bear Hotline at 1-866-514-2327. Anyone interested in more information on wildlife, can contact the MNR at 1-800-667-1940 or check on-line at http://www.mnr.gov.on.ca.
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