Wednesday, May 10, 2006

*** ROBBERY UPDATE**

Police Need Public Assistance Identifying Robbery Suspect

(Elliot Lake, Ont.) The East Algoma OPP – Elliot Lake are requesting the publics assistance in identifying a robbery suspect from an incident initiated on May 6, 2006 just after 2:00 p.m. (For details see original release below)

The robbery suspect is described as:

6’ ft tall, slim build, wearing a ball cap, a grey hooded sweatshirt, beige coat and blue jeans

Last seen in the vicinity of Mississauga Ave and Hillside Drive South.

Anyone with information regarding the above robbery or may have witnessed this crime, is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at
1-705-942-7867 or 1-800-222-8477.

ROBBERY VICTIM RECEIVES MINOR INJURIES

(Elliot Lake, Ont.) The East Algoma OPP is currently investigation a robbery.

On Saturday, May 6th, 2006 at approximately 2:22 p.m. police received a report of a purse being stolen. Investigation revealed that at approximately 2:00 p.m. a 63-year-old female was walking on the sidewalk of Hillside Drive South, heading towards the downtown area, when she felt a tug on her purse. It was at this time that she realized someone had stolen her purse.

The victim who received minor injuries was able to flag down a passing motorist who in turn called police.

A lone male was seen running from the area.

Police are seeking the assistance of the public in solving this crime.

Anyone with information regarding the above robbery or may have witnessed this crime, is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at
1-705-942-7867 or 1-800-222-8477.



Detachment Commander’s Message on Personal Mobility Device

(Elliot Lake, Ont.) The East Algoma OPP Detachment Commander A/Inspector Ron Faulkner would like to advice all motorists that personal mobility devices (Motorized Wheelchairs or medical scooters) are to be treated in the same way as pedestrian travel.

They should utilize the sidewalk or when not available, the left shoulder of the roadway, facing oncoming traffic.

The Personal Mobility Device does not require registration, licence plates, driver’s licence or vehicle insurance.

Operators of a personal mobility device are expected to ride on the left.

Motorists, please allow a meter on either side of the mobility device as a safety zone. Do not drive too close.


Police would also like to advise parents and children that Electric and Motorized Scooter (Go-ped) cannot be operated on roads in Ontario. It does not meet the safety standards for on-road use.