Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Male arrested for causing mischief at bar and Vehicle in downtown area

Officers with the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service arrested 40-year-old Gerald Burns of 687 Korah Road on October 10 at 11:10 p.m. on Queen Street East and charged him with two counts of mischief under $5,000 and one count of breach of probation.

It is alleged that on October 10 at approximately 11 p.m. the accused was at a local downtown bar in an agitated state and began throwing and smashing glass inside the bar.

When the accused left, he began to bang on the front window and cracked and dislodged the window frame with an approximate value of $200.

The accused then walked down the street and picked up two flower pots and threw them against a car causing damage to the rear passenger door and quarter panel.

Upon his arrest, the accused was found to be on probation with conditions to keep the peace and be good.

The accused is to appear in court on November 14.

Male arrested on outstanding warrant

Officers with the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service arrested 42-year-old Nicolo Sardo of 167 Tancred Street on an outstanding warrant on October 10 at 4:53 p.m .at his residence and charged him with one count of fail to attend for prints.

It is alleged that on April 26 the accused failed to attend for prints in relation to a theft charge.

The accused is to appear in court on November 14.

Long weekend property crimes

Break and enter reports

A residence in the 1000 block of Queen East was entered on October 10.

Silverware, diamond rings and other various jewellery were reported stolen.

A garage on Borden Avenue was entered sometime overnight from October 8-9.

Power tools were reported taken.

A residence in the 1000 block of Wellington Street East was entered on October 8.

Cash, liquor, a pound of butter and a turkey were reported stolen.

A residence on Murton Avenue was entered and cash and a passport were reported taken.

Mischief reports

Vehicles were reported vandalized on Lansdowne Avenue, in the 1000 block of Wellington Street East, 300 block of Dacey Road.

A front door was vandalized on Trelawne Avenue.

A business front entrance window was smashed on Queen Street East.

Two property fences on Greenview Court were vandalized.

Theft reports

A BMX bike was stolen from Manitou Drive.

A rear licence plate was stolen off a vehicle on Breton Road.

Vehicles were entered in the areas of Woodward Avenue, Albert Street West, Greenfield Drive.

An iPhone Wallets, cash, cd’s, cosmetics, goggles and a plow were some of the items reported stolen.

Vehicle theft/entry prevention

Once again, city police would like to remind the public to lock their doors, park in busy, well lit areas and do not leave valuables in plain sight in the vehicle.

If you leave items in your vehicle and they're visible, the chances your vehicle will get broken into increase greatly.

Very few auto break-ins are "random". The thieves usually see something out in the open.

Valuable items that thieves target are wallets, GPS units, MP3 players, credit cards, money, purses, packages and so forth.

If you can't take the items with you, secure them in a safe place in your vehicle, like a locked glove compartment or your trunk.

Police ask the public if they see anyone suspicious or that appear to be checking vehicles, please contact city police.

If you have any information regarding these crimes or any other crime, call Crime Stoppers at 942-7867 or 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS); submit an e-tip from the Crime Stoppers web site at www.saultcrimestoppers.com or text keyword SSM with your tip to 274637.

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