Wednesday, October 12, 2005

5 Break and Enters In One Neighbourhood

Heyden, Ont.,Sault Ste Marie OPP are investigating five break and enters in the Maki Lake area of Heyden.

Officers were called to Maki Lake yesterday afternoon after an owner found his camp and outbuildings were entered. Investigation has indicated that five camps and their respective outbuildings were entered sometime since last Sunday.

Doors and windows of the were smashed and the thieves searched the buildings for anything they thought could be of value. Everything from tools to electronic equipment was taken from the camps.

This particular area of Heyden has seen an increase in break and enter’s over the past while. Crime “fighting” and Crime prevention has to be a cooperative effort between the public and the police. Property owners in this area are being victimized by a very small percentage of the population who has chosen to make their lifestyle by stealing from the hard working, responsible, citizen.

If you see any activity in this neighbourhood that you feel is suspicious call the police right away. If you know where any of this stolen loot is being stored or who has it in their possession call Crime Stoppers or the Police. Lets work together to give these thieves an new home for the winter---IN JAIL. Call Crime Stoppers at 942-7867 or the OPP at 1-888-310-1122

Internet Fraud Investigation

(Elliot Lake, Ont.) The East Algoma OPP is currently investigating an Internet fraud complaint.

Investigation revealed that sometime during the month of August, the victim came across an ad from a Japanese business firm looking for a Canadian party to look after their business interest in Canada. After several conversations on the Internet, an agreement was struck between the victim and the business. Shortly after the agreement was reached the company forwarded a cheque in the amount of $35,000.00 to the victim. The victim was then to send a wire transfer to the company in the amount of $28,718.47.

The complainant waited before making the transfer allowing time for the cheque to clear.

The bank contacted the victim stating the cheque had not cleared as it was noted to be a forgery. Yet another type of scam. Fortunately the complainant did not lose any money.

Police would like to take this opportunity to remind everyone
“If its sounds to good to be true…. It probably is!”