Type: Break and Enter (residential)
Incident: 38426-15, 38432-15
Location: Stephenson Road
Details: On November 12, 2015 sometime between 3:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. unknown person(s) entered a vehicle parked in a driveway on Stephenson Road. Suspect(s) located a garage door opener inside the vehicle and used this to open up the attached garage at the home. Suspect(s) were then able to access the home via an interior door located in the garage while the home owners slept. A laptop, purse and wallet were amongst the items reported stolen from the home.
A second vehicle parked at a different driveway on Stephenson Road was entered and the glove box opened. The BPS believes that suspect(s) were searching for a garage door opener which may have been hidden inside the glove box.
We encourage citizens not to leave garage door openers in plain view inside your vehicle. Lock your doors and before you leave your vehicle unattended ensure that no valuables are left in the vehicle. When it comes to home security ensure that all doors and windows are locked, include the garage access door. An unlocked door is a potential crime of opportunity.
The BPS requests citizens to report all crimes and suspicious activities which take place on your property. All thefts from your motor vehicles should be reported to the BPS regardless if items are stolen.
Type: Assault
Incident: 38382-15
Location: Colborne Street West (100 block)
Details: On November 11, 2015 at approximately 6:45 p.m. a 13 year old boy while riding his scooter through a parking lot on Colborne Street West was jumped by several youths who were known to him. A 10 year old boy first jumped the victim knocking him to the ground and began to choke the victim. The victim was able to break free from the first youth. A second accused, a 12 year old boy pulled out a knife and began to chase the victim. The victim was able to flee the area on his scooter to his home. The 12 year old boy was arrested at his home and charged with Assault with a Weapon, Possession of a Weapon for Dangerous Purpose and Fail to Comply with an Undertaking.
The accused was held in custody for a bail hearing. Officers attended the home of the 10 year old youth and spoke to him and his family. This youth cannot be charged under the Youth Criminal Justice Act because he is under 12 years of age.
Type: Weapons Dangerous
Incident: 38353-15
Location: Colborne Street East (600 block)
Details: On November 11, 2015 officers attended the area of Colborne Street East after several 9-1-1 emergency calls from concerned citizens regarding a male walking in the area with a knife in his hand. The citizens advised that a male youth was observed making slashing motions in the air with a knife. Officers attended in the area and were flagged down by other citizens reporting a youth walking around the Mohawk plaza slashing a metal object which looked like a knife. Officers located the accused a short distance away walking down the sidewalk on Colborne Street. The accused was observed tossing a metal object into a grass area when he noticed Officers approaching. The accused was arrested without incident. A handmade weapon described as being an 8-10 inch metal shiv was seized. The accused was charged with Possession of Weapon for dangerous Purpose and Disobey Court Order. The accused was held in custody for a bail hearing.
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Anyone with information regarding break and enters in our city is asked to contact our Street Crimes Unit at 519-756-0113 ext. 2286.
Tipsters who wish to remain anonymous are asked to contact Brant-Brantford Crime
Stoppers at 519-750-TIPS or 1-800-222-8477. Alternatively, a webtip may be submitted
at: https://www.tipsubmit.com/WebTips.aspx?AgencyID=251