Media Release – 25 January 2016 – 31 January 2016
25 Jan 2016,
4:02 pm police responded to a theft complaint at the Port Elgin Home Hardware and are investigating the theft of a drill, cordless phone and a jacket. Police are reviewing video from the store and continue to investigate.
26 Jan 2016,
4:41 pm police received another call in regards to the Canada Revenue Agency scam. The scam is initiated with a phone call from a person indicating they are with CRA and you owe money. The person will ask for money to be wired by Western Union or for you to get a prepaid credit card and send it to them. As I have stated in the past, you know if you owe CRA money or not. Make sure you know who you are talking to and call CRA yourself, but not with the phone number they provide. Save your money, hang up, shred the letter and delete the email.
27 Jan 2016,
6:39 am police responded to a two vehicle collision on Goderich St south of Ivings Dr. A vehicle was south on Goderich St in the center lane and slowed to a stop due to a broken down vehicle ahead in the center lane and was rear ended by another vehicle. No injuries.
8:01 am a 23 year old Saugeen Shores man was arrested for breaching conditions of a recognizance. The male was also wanted on warrants from Waterloo Regional Police. He was held for a bail hearing.
29 Jan 2016,
6:15 pm police came across a motor vehicle collision in front of MacDonalds on Goderich St. No injuries, minor damage.
30 Jan 2016,
9:13 am police received a complaint that there had been fraudulent activity on a credit card. Police and the bank are investigating.
Identity theft is an all too common occurrence. Do what this person did and check your bank and credit card statements on a regular basis and report and irregularities. The sooner police or the bank can look into an issue the quicker the problem can be stopped and resolved. Don’t throw away your old bank and credit card statements, shred them or keep them. Keep your PIN numbers secret and be cautious when entering your PIN numbers that others are not watching.
