Tuesday, June 23, 2009

CHIP WAGON AT LOCAL BEACH VICTIM

(Elliot Lake, Ontario) Police are currently investigating a break, enter and theft at a local chip wagon in Elliot Lake. The business is located at the Spruce Beach on Spruce Avenue in Elliot Lake.

Investigation revealed that sometime between 12:30 a.m. on June 22, 2009 and 8:30 a.m. unknown person(s) entered the business by smashing a window. Taken was an undisclosed amount of ice cream.

Anyone with information regarding the above break, enter and theft is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477

Investigation continuing.

BREAK ENTER AND THEFT

(Elliot Lake, Ontario) The East Algoma OPP is currently investigating a break enter and theft at a residence on Valley Crescent in Elliot Lake.

Sometime on June 17th, 2009 the resident left the home unattended when unknown person(s) allegedly entered the residence through an unlocked door and took jewellery.

The theft may have occurred between the follow times: 10:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Anyone with information regarding the above break enter and theft is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477

Investigation continuing.

It's black bear season again in Ontario

(Elliot Lake, Ontario) Recently the OPP and the Ministry of Natural Resources have been received several bear calls for the Elliot Lake area.

Black bears are not normally dangerous animals, they are however, opportunistic omnivores. They will practically eat anything that is easy to get at. Remove attractants from your yard. Some possible attractants include: garbage, bird feeders, pet food and greasy barbecues.

Here's what you can do to help keep bears away from your property...

-Store garbage in a secure bear proof storage area until garbage pick up day.

-Thoroughly clean all food residue off your barbecue grill after use.

-Fill bird feeders only in the winter months...

...and don't put meat, fish, or sweet foods including fruit, in your composter.

To report bear problems, call the Ministry of Natural Resources hotline at 1-866-514-2327.

In an immediate emergency, call your local police, or 911.

For more information, visit the special bear website at ontario.ca/bearwise.