Two More Arrests Made In Bradford Theft From Autos. (Bradford, ON) South Simcoe Police have made two more arrests in Bradford West Gwillimbury for Theft from Auto related offences. On Saturday, September 13th around 11:30 p.m., an alert resident notified South Simcoe Police after observing suspicious men around parked vehicles on the 9th Line of Bradford West Gwillimbury. Uniform patrol officers and the Canine Unit responded and located two men leaving the area in a stolen Jeep. Officers initiated a traffic stop and arrested the driver and his passenger. The men were found to be in possession of stolen items that had been taken from parked cars earlier in the evening. The men, age 26 and 31 both from the Pickering area were transported to the South Division in Bradford. Officers also learned that both men were wanted for outstanding Robbery charges in Durham Region. The two men are facing several charges including Theft Under $5,000, Possession of Stolen Property and Trespass by Night. They were released on a Promise to Appear and an Undertaking on the South Simcoe charges and will be appearing in Bradford Court in October. The men were turned over to Durham Regional Police to be processed on the outstanding warrants. This is the third set of arrests made by South Simcoe Police in the past week in relation to people stealing from cars in Bradford West Gwillimbury. On September 7th, two teens aged 15 and 18 were arrested and charged. On Thursday, September 11th, a 15 year old female was also arrested and charged in connection with some on the recent thefts. Two Teens Charged After Attempting To Steal From Cars In Innisfil (Innisfil, ON) On Sunday, September 14th, around 2:00 a.m., South Simcoe Police were called to the Lakelands Avenue area in Innisfil after a resident observed two suspicious teens attempting to gain entry into parked cars. Officers quickly located the two teens and arrested them for Trespass by Night. When searched, one of the teens was found to be in possession of marijuana and the other with a can of pepper spray. Both were transported to the North Division for processing. A 15 year old Innisfil teen is now facing charges of Trespass by Night and Possession of a Controlled Substance. The second youth, age 16, also from Innisfil is facing charges of Trespass by Night and Possession of a Prohibited Weapon. They were released into the custody of their parents and will be appearing in Barrie Youth Court in October to explain their actions. Most vehicle crime is opportunistic and therefore preventable. By following some straightforward advice, and working together, we can ensure that this type of crime is reduced in your community. Some of the advice may sound obvious and rather simple but it could make all the difference if you follow it consistently. The cost and the time you must spend on repairs, replacement of stolen items can be easily prevented by following some simple tips. Remove all Valuables - Never leave ANYTHING on display when you leave your vehicle. Even loose change, cigarettes, cigarette lighters, sunglasses, CD’s, cell phones, stereos, cameras, and clothing, if they can see it they will steal it. Park Safely - When parking at home, always use your garage if you have one, and lock both your vehicle and your garage. If you dont have a garage, try to park in a well-lit, open place. When parking at work or your local mall, park in a well-lit open place. Remove Portable Accessories - Removing stereo face plates and locking them in the trunk or taking them with you, will deter thieves. Get an Alarm Installed - Alarms can deter thieves not only from stealing items from your vehicle, but also from stealing your vehicle. Even if you have an alarm installed NEVER, NEVER, NEVER leave anything in your vehicle. Thieves can smash a window, reach in grab an item and be gone in seconds, before your alarm is even activated. Caution is needed that you do not set your alarm to sensitive. Storms, wind, large trucks passing by your vehicle can set it off. Prepared by: Staff Sergeant S. Wilson. Corporate Communications
Posted on: Sun, 14 Sep 2014 13:37:44 +0000
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