Saugeen Shores Police are investigating multiple complaints of fraud, theft of mail and possession of property obtained by crime. In a May 15 media release, a 30 year old Saugeen Shores male has been arrested and is in custody while police continue to investigate. Saugeen Shores Chief of Police Dan Rivett said that this is a complex investigation involving thousands of dollars.
Rivett added that identity theft and computer scams are here to stay and recommends doing everything you can do to protect yourself. Think about what you throw in the trash with identifying information on it. Could enough of it be used to set up a bank account or credit card account? Invest in a small shredder and shred any document you want to discard. Protect yourself from those who wish to take advantage of you. Make sure you keep an updated virus detection system on your computer, use passwords to your devices. If it is difficult for someone to get your information they will move onto someone who may not have taken the precautions they should have.
There were a total of 111 incidents between May 8 and May 14, 2017.
May 14
A vehicle struck a deer on Bruce Road 3 near Elm Street. The vehicle was severely damaged and had to be towed.
Police responded to a single vehicle motor vehicle collision at Carlisle and Concession 14. The driver was blinded by the setting sun and drove into the ditch knocking over a Saugeen Shores sign. No injuries.
May 13
Police conducted RIDE in Port Elgin, no violations.
A boat entry and theft was reported to police. The owner believes the theft took place last November. His boat was shrink-wrapped and stored at the Port Elgin Harbour. The wrap appeared to have ripped so he had it repaired and only now observed the theft. Items stolen included two down-rigging rods and a tool box.
Police conducted RIDE in Southampton, no violations.
May 12
Police attended a single vehicle motor vehicle collision on Mill Street where the responsible driver left the scene. The driver was located and found to be uninsured. The driver was charged with operating a motor vehicle with no insurance.
Police stopped a vehicle driving erratically in Southampton. The driver appeared impaired but the officer could not detect alcohol. A Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) was called in to perform testing. The driver was required to provide a urine sample that will now be sent away for testing. The driver could face charges of impaired driving by drugs.
Police responded to a motor vehicle collision at Ivings Drive and Goderich Street. A vehicle was stopped east on Ivings at a red light at Goderich. A second vehicle did not stop in time and struck the stopped vehicle. Minor damage was caused as a result of the collision and there were no injuries. The offending driver was charged with following too closely.
May 11
A person leaving his home noticed the air had been let out of his vehicle’s tire.
A person reported a marine gas can was stolen from his boat in Southampton.
May 9
Two vehicles reversing in the municipal parking lot on Bricker Street struck each other. No injuries but the damage was in excess of $2000.
Police investigated an assault that had occurred at a residence in Saugeen Shores. After investigation no charges were laid.
May 8
A youth was seen walking through fresh cement damaging the finish. The 14 year old was located and spoken to.
While a person was visiting a friend on Tyendinaga Drive the side of her vehicle was scratched and a bolt was imbedded in her tire. No suspects.