Category: St. Thomas

A 29 year old St. Thomas resident has been charged after we were called to investigate the report of an assault. On Monday afternoon, police were called by the victim who wished to report they had been assaulted at a location downtown. Through investigation, it was learned the accused, who is currently on release conditions to not communicate with the victim, had struck them with a guitar causing minor injury. CCTV of the incident was reviewed by police and has resulted in the 29 year old being charged with two counts of Failure to Comply with Probation Order and Assault with a Weapon. A warrant for arrest has been requested. ST25017336

Suspicious Device Located

On Monday, police were called to a park on the northside of the city after an employee had located a suspicious device that had been attached to a fence. Officers attended the park and collected the item. Through investigation, officers identified the owner of the item and learned it was a transmitter that was placed in the park as a way to test its range. The device was returned to its owner. ST25017300

Warrant Arrest

A 20 year old St. Thomas resident has been arrested. On Monday, while dealing with the individual on an unrelated call for service, officers were made aware of an outstanding warrant for Theft under $5,000 stemming from an incident in May. The 20 year old was processed and released on an appearance notice to attend court. ST25017330

Bail Violations

A 40 year old St. Thomas resident has been charged with Breach of Probation Order after failing to attend their court ordered probation program. A warrant for arrest has been requested. ST25017328

Theft

A e-bike stolen from an address on Ross Street has been recovered and a 42 year old St. Thomas resident has been arrested. On Monday, the owner of the bike contacted police after it had been stolen from their place of employment. CCTV of the incident was reviewed by police who identified the person responsible. The e-bike was recovered and returned and the 42 year old St. Thomas resident was charged with Theft under $5,000 and Possession of Property Obtained by Crime. The accused was arrested and transported to police headquarters where they were processed and released on an undertaking with a future court date. ST25017299

Energy drinks and charging cables have been reported stolen from a downtown convenience store. Early this morning, police were called to the store to investigate the report of two unknown youth stealing the items. This remains under investigation. ST25017355

Food Fraud 

On Monday evening, we attended a restaurant on Talbot Street to investigate the report of an individual failing to pay their bill. CCTV of the incident was captured and reviewed by police. If you recognize the person in the photos below, please contact police at 519-631-1224 or submit an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers. ST25017348

A 36-year-old St. Thomas resident was arrested on the strength of an outstanding warrant. The individual was subsequently released on an Appearance Notice with a future court date. (ST25017104/ST25009363)

A 40-year-old St. Thomas resident was also arrested on the strength of an outstanding warrant. She was released on an Appearance Notice with a future court date. (ST25016149/ST25017121)

MISCHIEF

Police are investigating an act of mischief that occurred overnight at a north-end residence, where a vehicle’s tires were slashed. Officers have canvassed the area for surveillance footage and the investigation is ongoing. (ST25017105)

THEFT

Police are investigating the theft of two bicycles from the side of a residence, reported on the morning of September 18, 2025. Stolen items include a blue and white Schwinn bicycle and a burgundy Mantis tricycle. Officers continue to investigate. (ST25017106)

Police are investigating a theft that occurred at a Freschco on the 18^th of September. A suspect attended the store and stole several items. Surveillance video has been obtained and this remains under investigation. (ST25017116)

Police are investigating a theft that occurred at a high school football game on 19^th of September. A JBL Partybox 110 was stolen from an attendee while watching the game. This incident remains under investigation  (ST25017131)

Police responded to a theft from Walmart and upon reviewing surveillance video were able to identify the suspect. A short time late the suspect was located in the down town core and arrested for theft under $5000. They were released on an Appearance Notice with a future court date. (ST25017142).

Police are investigating a theft of an E-bike from a midtown residence. This incident remains under investigation. (ST25017053)

A 36 year old St. Thomas resident has been arrested. On Wednesday, as the result of an unwanted person call for service, officers on community patrol located the individual who was known to them to be wanted on an outstanding warrant for Theft under $5,000 after being charged earlier this month. The 36 year old was processed and released on an appearance notice with a future court date. ST25016931/16942

A 65 year old St. Thomas resident charged with one count of Assault in relation to a dispute between neighbours has been arrested. On Wednesday, the individual attended police headquarters to turn themselves in on the outstanding warrant, was processed and later released on an undertaking with a future court date. ST25016876/16958

The St. Thomas Police Service is investigating several similar fraud incidents recently reported to police.

In each case, residents reported receiving a phone call from someone claiming to be from their bank’s fraud department. The caller advises that their accounts have been compromised and that a representative would attend their home to collect their bank cards. In some instances, victims were provided with a false security code and told that temporary replacement cards would be delivered the following day.

The suspects then attended the homes, collected the cards, and used them to make unauthorized transactions. In one case, the victim was also directed to complete multiple e-transfers, resulting in a loss of $20,000. Reported financial losses connected to these investigations range from several thousand dollars to tens of thousands of dollars.

Descriptions of the suspects vary, but all similarly describes males in their 30s to 40s. In one incident, the suspect was observed wearing a yellow reflective vest. A silver SUV has also been associated with one of the pick-ups.

Investigators believe these frauds are connected and want to remind the public that financial institutions will never send someone to your home to collect your bank cards. If you receive a call of this nature, hang up and contact your bank directly using the number on the back of your card or by calling the local location of your bank.

Police are urging residents, particularly seniors, to remain alert and to share this information with friends, family and neighbours who may be vulnerable to such schemes.

Anyone with information about these incidents or needing to report falling victim to a similar incident is asked to contact the St. Thomas Police Service at 519-631-1224.