Wednesday, July 29, 2009

BE A GOOD NEIGHBOUR…. LET’S WATCH OUT FOR EACH OTHER!

(Elliot Lake, Ontario) The City of Elliot Lake is currently experiencing some mischief and theft incidents in our community.

On July 28th, 2009 residents on Hirshhorn Avenue reported to police that sometime overnight unknown person(s) caused minor damage to two (2) vehicles in their driveway. Investigation revealed that a neighbour had noticed two people in the area rummaging through vehicles. Police were not called. A descriptor of the suspects has been given to police and police are continuing their investigation.

Another resident on Paris Drive woke up to find his visitors’ car and his truck had been sprayed with a white oily/soapy substance. Fortunately the substance could be washed out with no permanent damage to either vehicles.

Driving in our city, you may have noticed the Neighbourhood Watch Signs. They have been placed throughout the city to remind citizens to look out for each other. If you notice something of a suspicious nature, CALL POLICE. The city of Elliot Lake provides their citizens with 24 hours policing do not hesitate to call. Your call may be instrumental in solving a crime.

For non-emergency calls, please call 848-6975 and for immediate emergency call 9-1-1.

Anyone with information regarding the above mischief is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

SEVERAL BEAR SIGHTINGS REPORTED TO OPP

(Sault Ste. Marie, ON) – With several bear sightings reported to Sault Ste. Marie OPP both north and east of the City, OPP would like to remind residents not to approach the wild animals.

OPP suggest the following tips for avoiding contact with the bruins and what to do if contact is unavoidable. While a bear may seem docile, it could react badly if threatened or crowded.

*Make noise as you move through wooded areas. Singing, whistling or talking will alert bears to your presence, giving them a chance to avoid you.

*Stay calm. The bear is often just passing through. If it doesn’t find food it will keep moving. Your residence could be located near the bear’s natural habitat.

*If a bear is in a tree, leave it alone. Stay away from the area and remove any pets, especially dogs. The bear will come down after dark when it feels safe.

*Keep away from the bear, do not block its exit.

*Use care when storing and disposing of garbage.

If you have contact with a bear, contact the Sault Ste. Marie OPP at 1-888-310-1122. If the bear is threatening, persistent or aggressive, call 911.

To report bear problems, call the MNR Bear Wise telephone line at 1-866-514-2327