Saugeen Shores Police Press Release 02Jan – 08Jan2017

Media Release – 2 January – 8 January 2017

2 Jan 2017,

5:15 pm police responded to a shoplifting complaint at Giant Tiger. A customer alerted store staff that two females had shoplifted clothing and boots and left the store. Security video captured the act and the licence plate of the vehicle the two females left in. Both females were identified. An 18 year old Kincardine woman faces theft charges. The other female has yet to be arrested.

3 Jan 2017,

4:28 pm police received a report of a shoplifter at Canadian Tire where one female was held in custody. The second person a male was outside in their car. Investigation revealed they were in possession of methamphetamine. Both were charged with Possession of methamphetamine, the female was charged with possession of stolen property and theft and the male was further charged with breaching a probation order.

5:44 pm police received a report of a shoplifter at Giant Tiger that had stolen something from the day before had returned. This female was responsible for the theft at 5:15, 2 Jan 2017. The female was arrested and was found to be in possession of methamphetamine. She was charged with possession of methamphetamine, Theft under and breach of probation.

4 Jan 2017,

9:27 am police responded to the Missionary Church on Green St to a report of graffiti being sprayed on the building. The graffiti was in red paint and was a tag BKB. This is a new tag for a group that call themselves the Bruce Kounty Bloodz. The responsible youth will be assisting with the removal of the graffiti.

3:19 pm police responded to a motor vehicle collision on Concession #10 and North Shores Rd. At the bend at this intersection the vehicles collided. One of the vehicles had to be towed. At the time there were high winds and poor road conditions. No injuries and no charges.

5 Jan 2017,

8:52 am a bicycle was stolen from a residence on Goderich St.

12:58 pm another bicycle was stolen from a residence on Goderich St. this bike was returned.

7 Jan 2017,

3:37 pm a snowmobile caught fire at 13/14 Side Road north of Bruce Rd 40. The Saugeen Shores Fire Service extinguished the fire. The snowmobile was destroyed no injuries.

9:23 pm a driver lost control of his vehicle and entered the ditch on Concession #10 by Independent Grocer. No injuries, minor damage.

8 Jan 2017,

10:39 am a 16 year old Guelph male was arrested on a warrant from Guelph Police. Guelph Police attended and took the male back to court in Guelph.

We have had some strange weather for January. This has created very icy condition on roads where the snow did not melt away. Please give yourself plenty of time to slow and stop. One of the best ways you can protect yourself is to keep all your windows clear of ice and snow.

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