Weekly Media Release
Date: 16 Apr 2018
Occurrence type: Mischief
Sometime overnight, between 7 and 8 April 2018, culprit(s) attended at a residence in Elmwood and cut the padlock off of the victims enclosed trailer. Nothing was taken from the trailer, however there was some indication that the culprit(s) may have attended on other properties in the village, there were no other reports of mischief or theft. Anyone with information can contact the West Grey Police Service at 519-371-6911or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 www.cstip.ca.
Occurrence type: Theft from vehicle
Sometime overnight, between 8 and 9 April 2018, culprit(s) entered the victim’s vehicle in their driveway on Concession 2 WGR in Bentinck. They rummaged through the vehicle and stole sunglasses and a digital cable, there was no damage to the vehicle. Anyone with information can contact the West Grey Police Service at 519-371-6911or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 www.cstip.ca.
Occurrence type: Theft from vehicle
Sometime overnight, between 14 and 15 April culprit(s) entered into the victim’s vehicle on Concession 4, Glenelg. There was no damage to the vehicle, however a wallet containing the vehicle ownership and insurance was stolen. Anyone with information can contact the West Grey Police Service at 519-371-6911or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 www.cstip.ca.
Occurrence type: Firearms amnesty
In the April provincial wide Gun Amnesty West Grey citizens have thus far turned in for destruction a substantial quantity of ammunition of varying calibre, 2 shotguns, 1 30/30 rifle, 1 .22 calibre rifle and 2 pellet pistols. The amnesty goes through to the end of the month.
Occurrence type: Motor vehicle collsions
Between 1 and 16 April, West Grey Police have responded to 14 motor vehicle collisions, fortunately none have resulted in serious injury. Five of the collisions involved car vs deer, regardless of the season deer strikes occur every month of the year. Due to our unpredictable spring weather drivers must be ever cognizant while operating any vehicle on our town and rural Municipal roads and County highways.
