Recent thefts in Elliot Lake
ELLIOT LAKE – On July 8, 2014 the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a call of another theft from a yard in Elliot Lake. This time the culprits stole a 1979 Johnson 9.9 outboard motor that was attached to a boat at a residence on Ottawa Avenue. The motor was taken sometime over night and can be easily identified by the owner.
Since the beginning of June the East Algoma Detachment has received an increase in minor thefts in the area. These include items that are left out and stolen from home owner’s yards or people who do not lock their vehicles which makes easy targets for criminals.
East Algoma Detachment Commander Inspector Brent Cecchini wants to remind everyone not to leave items in their yards overnight. Place your belongings in a secure shed or garage to prevent the criminal from just walking away with your possessions. Also, remember to “Lock it or Lose It”. Keep your vehicle locked at all times when you are not in it. It only takes a thief a few seconds to open your door and walk away with your property.
If you have any information regarding this theft or any criminal activity, call 705-942-7867 or 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS); submit an e-tip from The Crime Stopper’s web-site at www.saultcrimestoppers.com or send a text to keyword SSM to the short code number 274637.
Single motor vehicle collision
GOULAIS TOWNSHIP – Sault Ste. Marie OPP responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Highway 17 north Tuesday evening at approximately 5:10 p.m.
A car travelling on Highway 17 near Post Office Road left the roadway and rolled down an embankment.
There were no injuries. The vehicle had to be towed.
As a result of police investigation 71-year-old Timothy Legoff of Toronto, ON was charged with careless driving under the Highway Traffic Act.
Male charged with mischief
DEROCHE TOWNSHIP – On Tuesday, July 15 2014 at approximately 9:20 a.m., Sault Ste. Marie Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a domestic disturbance in Deroche Township.
As a result of police investigation a 54-year-old male was arrested and charged with mischief under $5000.
It is alleged the accused damaged property belonging to his ex-spouse.
The accused was released on a promise to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Sault Ste. Marie on August 6, 2014.