Essex:
On Friday February 5th, 2010 around 1:00 am Essex OPP conducted a R.I.D.E program at Queen St., and Center St. in Harrow. Police checked 42 vehicles with 100% compliance.
On Friday February 6th, 2010 around 10:00 am Essex OPP responded to a theft of a bank debit card. Police advised that the complainant attempted to pay for gas with a bank card and it was denied. The bank was contacted and the complainant was advised that the card had been copied or skimmed and the card had been cancelled. Police remind citizens to be cautious and alert when using debit cards. Anyone with information is asked to contact Essex County OPP Crime Unit at 519-723-2491 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
Kingsville:
On Friday February 5th, 2010 around 4:30 pm Kingsville OPP responded to a single vehicle collision on Heritage Rd. Police advised that a female driver (22) from Kingsville driving a 1997 Ford Escort struck a gas meter attached to a residence. There was no one home at the time of the collision and Police were able to shut off the gas, and Union Gas attended the scene. The driver was charged with careless driving.
On Saturday February 6th, 2010 around 8:00 pm Kingsville OPP responded to a residential break and enter in the 90 block of McCallum Drive. Police advised that unknown suspect(s) smashed the patio door and stole a quantity of cash and jewellery. OPP Forensic Identification Unit attended the scene and seized several items as evidence. Anyone with information is asked to contact Essex County OPP Crime Unit at 519-723-2491 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
Lakeshore:
On Thursday February 5th, 2010 around 12:00 pm Lakeshore OPP responded to a business break and enter in the 400 block of Rourke Line in Lakeshore. Police advised that sometime overnight unknown suspect(s) cut a chain link fence and the padlock and entered a shed. The investigation is still ongoing, and police seized items left behind as evidence. Anyone with information is asked to contact Essex County OPP Crime Unit at 519-723-2491 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
Tecumseh:
On Saturday February 6th, 2010 around 6:00 am Tecumseh OPP responded to a stolen vehicle in the 11800 block of Tecumseh Rd. Police advised that the owner of 1995 Chrysler Intrepid parked and locked the vehicle, and sometime overnight unknown suspects stole the vehicle. Anyone with information is asked to contact Essex County OPP Crime Unit at 519-723-2491 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
On Saturday February 6th, 2010 around 1:30 am Tecumseh OPP conducted a R.I.D.E program at Tecumseh Rd. Police checked 80 vehicles, issued 2 roadside screening device tests, and issued one – 7 day suspension notice.