This week in police news…

October 11, 2013 · 0 Comments

Shelburne Police Service responded to 76 calls for service between September 29th and October 6th 2013.

Agricultural Society barn broken in to – stored items vandalized

Sometime between Wednesday evening and Saturday morning suspects broke into one of the barns located on the agricultural fair grounds off William Street in Shelburne. Once inside the suspects damaged and vandalized various items stored inside.

A unique shovel was located at the scene and police are hoping the public can help identify where it came from. It is a round point shovel with a red “D” handle. What makes it unique is the significant amount of blue tape on the upper half of the shovel. If anyone recognizes the shovel in the photograph, the Shelburne Police would like to hear from them. Please call 519-925-3312 and request to speak with an officer.

If anyone has any information in regards to this incident please contact Shelburne Police at 519-925-3312 or leave an anonymous tip through crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.

Dundalk man charged with Dangerous Operation of A Motor Vehicle and Driving While Under Suspension

On Wednesday October 2nd, 45 year old Cary Micks of Dundalk was arrested and charged under the criminal code for dangerous operation of a motor vehicle when it was learned by police that he was driving in a dangerous manner in the area of Wellington Street in the Town of Shelburne. The pick-up truck Micks was driving was located on a Wellington Street residential property having run over gardens, decorations and coming to rest buried in some cedar hedges. The investigation also revealed that at the time of this incident the accused was under a provincial driving suspension. The investigation is continuing.

Shelburne Police requesting public’s assistance in

preventing Property Crime and Solving Property Crime

There has been an increase in reported property crimes over the past few months and the Shelburne Police wants to remind residents and business owners how they can help prevent these crimes or help solve the crimes.

Many of the property crimes that occurred in Shelburne have affected the easier targets such as insecure homes, unlocked parked cars and unlocked bicycles left unattended. Although taking steps towards crime prevention doesn’t guarantee not being a victim of property crime, studies have shown that prevention techniques do slow down crime rates. Here is a basic list of a few preventative measures to take.

• Always lock your home, garage and sheds. Not only when you are away from home, but also overnight, during naps and when home alone.

• Always lock you vehicles including when parked in your own driveway. The only time to leave a vehicle unlocked is when getting in and out.

• Don’t leave bikes and skateboards unattended. We suggest you use a good quality bike lock that easily stores on your bike while riding it. Lock your bike at school, at the convenience store or when visiting a friend. If you are on your skateboard and are going into a store, have a friend you trust hold on to your skateboard while you go in. Take turns going in rather than leaving the boards unattended.

• Implement good lighting and maintain a clear view to all possible entry points. Homes and businesses that have hidden entrances or windows from neighbours are easier targets. Using motion sensor lighting can be a good preventative measure too.

• Call police immediately if anything or anyone suspicious is seen or heard. Too often people wait until they see an officer drive by, or until the following morning to contact police. The ability for police to prevent crime and solve crime is significantly increased when they are notified while a crime or suspicious activity is underway, compared to being notified even 15 minutes later. If you are unsure if some suspicious activity is worth notifying police about, it probably is worthwhile. The police are on duty 24 hours every day. Officers prefer responding to and investigating an incident that ends up being perfectly innocent, rather than having a delayed and possibly hindered investigation into a crime.