March 12, 2015
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POLICE LOOKING FOR STOLEN SNOWMOBILE
(CARRICK TWP, ON) – March 11, at 2:13 p.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a snowmobile theft from a residence in the 900 block of Huron-Bruce Road in Carrick Township.
Sometime between 2:30 p.m. March 10, and 2 p.m. March 11, a red 2002 Polaris 600 XE, with Licence No. 909250, was taken. The value of the stolen snowmobile is estimated to be $3,000.
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.
NO INJURIES IN ACCIDENT
Feb. 12, at 7:39 a.m., the South Bruce OPP and the Ripley-Huron Fire Department responded to a two-vehicle accident on Highway 21, south of Pine River, in Huron Township.
A southbound red Pontiac Pursuit had collided with a northbound bronze Hyundai Elantra. There was one occupant in each vehicle, and both were treated for minor injuries and released.
No charges were laid.
It appears as if a snowmobile failed to stop at the Stop sign, in the eastbound lane of Russell Street at Highway 21, Kincardine, Saturday, Feb. 28; the incident was reported to police and the sign was fixed as quickly as possible; photo by Liz Dadson
FRAUD PREVENTION
(SOUTHERN BRUCE COUNTY, ON) – March is Fraud Prevention Month and the South Bruce OPP continues to receive reports of cons and scams across the detachment area.
March 6, at 9:31 a.m., a phone call was reported by an Arran-Elderslie Township resident - “Eastlink employees are coming to collect money owed”.
March 5, at 5:38 p.m., a phone call was reported by a Huron-Kinloss Township resident - “Need to meet at the bank to arrange payment of taxes owed”.
March 5, at 3:37 p.m., a phone call was reported by an Arran-Elderslie Township resident - “You’re short-listed to receive an ADT security system”.
These attempted scams were recognized and no money or personal information was sent. A con-artist will often pretend to work for a real company to gain your trust which makes it easier for him to take your money.
There is no magic to preventing fraud. If it seems too good to be true, it likely is and you can’t win a contest that you didn’t enter in the first place. Remember to always trust your instincts, not the stranger on the phone or at your door.
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/.
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