A vehicle in the 500 block of North St. had one of its windows smashed out last night and a purse which was inside the vehicle was stolen.
A business in the 200 block of Bruce St. was entered last night. A computer, cell phones and keys were stolen.
A 2011 Dodge Ram truck was stolen from a driveway in the 300 block of North St. overnight and at the time of this report has yet to be located.
A home on Madeleine St. was entered earlier today while the homeowner was away from the house for approximately half an hour. Investigation revealed that entry was gained through an unlocked patio door. Watches, jewelry, crystal decanters and a credit card were stolen.
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Stolen Vehicle Arrest
On July 9, 2014 at 6:11 a.m., city police received a call that a pickup truck had been stolen from a Motel parking lot on Pim Street.
While officers were on scene speaking to the vehicles owner and witnesses in the area, the truck in question was spotted a short distance away by a witness who had earlier observed the theft. Officers quickly attended and using witness information the male driver of the stolen vehicle was apprehended without incident a short distance from the vehicle in the Borron Avenue area.
Upon arrest and processing the male accused was found to be in possession of several items including car keys, a cell phone and credit cards that did not belong to him. Investigating officers were able to link the cell phone and credit cards to a theft from vehicle reported earlier in the morning from a vehicle that was parked in another Motel parking lot on Pim Street. The keys led officers to a Toyota Camry that had been reported stolen on July 4 from a driveway in the 700 block of Wellington Street East.
The accused Richard Nanchin, age 36 of Pim Street, has been charged with Theft of Motor Vehicle (x2) and Possession of Property Obtained by Crime. He will be attending bail court this morning.
The Sault Ste. Marie Police would like to thank the public for their assistance in reporting this crime. As a result of information provided in this incident two stolen vehicles and personal property were recovered, and returned to their rightful owners.
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On July 9 at 2:34 p.m., a 29-year-old male was arrested and charged with a domestic related assault. On July 8 officers investigated a report of a domestic dispute that had occurred two days earlier. Officers learned that the couple involved, while at a central area address became involved in an argument that led to the male accused grabbing, shoving, and choking his 27-year-old girlfriend. The victim did not require medical attention.
The male accused was located by police on July 9 and arrested without incident on a warrant obtained based on the previous days investigation. He will attend bail court this morning.
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On July 9, 2014 officers responded to a domestic related incident in the area of Boston Avenue. It is alleged that the accused, age 55, attended the victim’s residence. There is a Family Law Act Restraining Order in place with conditions of no communication and the accused is not allowed to be within 1000 metres of the victim’s residence. Officers found the accused at an east end residence and he was arrested for breaching a court order X 2. A further check was done and it was found that there was an outstanding warrant in place for the same charge but dating back to December of 2013. The accused will appear in bail court on July 10, 2014 at 10 a.m.
A bear was spotted in the area of Denwood Avenue.