Feb 11, 2016
Type: Arrest- Thefts LCBO and Warrants
Locations: Lynden Rd
Incident: On Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at 3:21 pm, one female and two males entered the Liquor Control Board of Ontario store located at 84 Lynden Road.
There while in, they stole 2 liquor bottles (Grey Goose Vodka) for a total value over $150.00.
The theft was captured on the closed circuit surveillance system. Liquor Control Board of Ontario store staff observed the theft via the surveillance system and contacted the Brantford Police providing three suspect descriptions.
At 3:43 pm, Brantford Police observed the three parties in question, matching the suspect description, walking southbound on West Street. Police stopped all three parties, two 27 year old males and a 22 yr old female (all from Brantford) and placed them under arrest for the offence of theft. Upon searching the three suspects police found two 40 oz. bottles of Grey Goose vodka.
During the investigation one of the males lied to police about his name. Once his true name was learned it was discovered that he was wanted for another theft in Brantford as well as wanted in London, Ontario for failing to comply with a Probation Order. The second male was also wanted for Theft under $5,000.00, Breach of Recognizance, Trespass by Night and Failing to Attend Court for offences committed in Brantford. Both males were held in custody awaiting a bail hearing on Thursday.
The 22 yr old Brantford female was charged with theft and possession of stolen property and released with a future court date.
Type: Homicide- Follow Up
Location: Sympatica Cres
Incident: Brantford Police Major Crime Unit and Forensic Unit along with assistance from Waterloo Regional Police Forensic Identification Unit completed the search at the residence of Saturday’s homicide around 730pm on February 10, 2016.
The knife believed used was located and seized. Some of the evidence collected at the scene will need to be sent away to the Centre of Forensic Science in Toronto for analysis.
Upon completion of the warrant the keys for the residence were turned over to Victim Services of Brant for crime scene cleanup before it was turned over to family members (normal procedure for crime scenes).
Further, since Saturday morning, many concerned citizens called police and Victim Services inquiring about the pets that may be inside the residence. Police would like to inform the public that the two cats, which were in good condition, were located in the residence, fed and were turned over to a family friend.
At this time, all searches have been completed. The Crown’s package for the entire police investigation will be turned over shortly to the Crown Attorney’s office.
