Category: St. Thomas Police Service

Sometime during the early morning hours on Christmas Day, an unknown person damaged a vehicle that was parked in a lot near the downtown. The vehicle sustained several scratches and a broken tail light amounting to approximately $1000 – $1500 in damage. If you have any information about this incident, please call 519-631-1224 or submit a tip to www.stthomas-elgincrimestoppers.ca. Refer to incident ST24023161.

Shoplifters

At approximately 3:45pm on Christmas Day a female shoplifted at a local business downtown. The female stole a number of food and miscellaneous items totaling approximately $150 and left without making any attempt to pay. The shoplifter’s cart was located by police a short distance away but the female remains unknown. ST24023164.

Shortly after 4pm on Christmas Day a male shoplifted at a different business in the downtown area. The male stole beer and miscellaneous items and left the store making no attempt to pay. The incident was captured on video and police are reviewing the footage in attempt to identify the suspect. ST24023166

Mischief

Broken windows were discovered at a church near the downtown yesterday morning. Officers attended and cleared the building to make sure no one was inside. Nothing is believed to be stolen and there is no evidence to suggest the suspect(s) actually entered the church. ST24023102

Shoplift

Shortly after 10am on Tuesday an unknown male entered a business in the 1000 block of Talbot St and stole a black and yellow painter’s backpack valued at $146. Police are reviewing camera footage in the area to identify the suspect. ST24023013

Warrant Arrests

On Tuesday evening while responding to an unrelated call for service, officers located a 36-year-old St. Thomas man who was wanted on an outstanding first instance warrant for Assault, Utter Threats to Cause Death, and Fail to Comply with Probation. The male was arrested without incident and transported to police headquarters where he was processed and later released on an Undertaking with conditions. ST24023127

At approximately 11:30pm, police were called to an area in the north end of the city for reports of two suspicious males looking into vehicles. Police located the males in question and learned that one of the males was wanted on a first instance warrant for Theft Under $5000 and Fail to Comply with Probation x 2. The 29-year-old male was arrested and transported to police headquarters where he was later released with a future court date. ST24023142

Shortly after midnight on Christmas Day, the Elgin OPP notified the STPS that they had arrested a 72-year-old male on the strength of a warrant held by our service. The male was wanted on a first instance warrant for Fail to Comply with Probation. Elgin OPP transported the male to STPS headquarters where he was processed and later released with a future court date. ST24023143

R.I.D.E

During the early hours on Christmas Day, officers conducted a R.I.D.E program in the city. The STPS is pleased to report that all motorists stopped were sober. Thank you for keeping our community safe this holiday season. ST24023147

Threats:

On Sunday the victim contacted police and advised that 28 year old female from St. Thomas had threatened the victim.  Reasonable and probable grounds now exist for the arrest of the 28 year old female for uttering threats.  St24023008

Warrant arrests:

On Monday a 28 year old male attended the Elgin court house and was arrested on the strength of a bench warrant. ST24023049.  On Monday evening a 40 year old male attended the police station to turn himself in for mischief and utter threats.  He was arrested and release with conditions and a future court date.  ST24023084

Theft

4 youths attended a grocery store in St. Thomas and proceeded to take alcohol from the shelves and exit without making any attempt to pay.  First female long dark hair black shirt and camo pants.  Second female red sweater, blue pajama pants long dark hair with red and white shoes.  First male black sweater shirt jacket, blue jeans, black running shoes and black and blue jays hat.  Second male grey sweat shirt, black pants and leather shoes.  Fled in a red van after leaving the store.  ST24023071

R.I.D.E

Police conducted R.I.D.E. spot checks both during the day and at night on Monday December 23rd, 2024.  No infractions were found.  Please don’t drink and drive. ST24023089

Threats:

On Sunday the victim contacted police and advised that 28 year old female from St. Thomas had threatened the victim.  Reasonable and probable grounds now exist for the arrest of the 28 year old female for uttering threats.  St24023008

Warrant arrests:

On Monday a 28 year old male attended the Elgin court house and was arrested on the strength of a bench warrant. ST24023049.  On Monday evening a 40 year old male attended the police station to turn himself in for mischief and utter threats.  He was arrested and release with conditions and a future court date.  ST24023084

Theft

4 youths attended a grocery store in St. Thomas and proceeded to take alcohol from the shelves and exit without making any attempt to pay.  First female long dark hair black shirt and camo pants.  Second female red sweater, blue pajama pants long dark hair with red and white shoes.  First male black sweater shirt jacket, blue jeans, black running shoes and black and blue jays hat.  Second male grey sweat shirt, black pants and leather shoes.  Fled in a red van after leaving the store.  ST24023071

R.I.D.E

Police conducted R.I.D.E. spot checks both during the day and at night on Monday December 23rd, 2024.  No infractions were found.  Please don’t drink and drive. ST24023089

Assault/ False fire alarm:

A warrant application has been applied for for a 46 year old male who assaulted, threatened and then pulled the fire alarm at a St. Thomas complex on Saturday evening.  The male got into a physical confrontation with his neighbor and then pulled the fire alarm in the building.  ST24022959

Theft:

An Amazon package was taken from the front porch of a resident in the area of Hinks Street in the city of St. Thomas on Sunday December 22, 2024.  Male suspect described as wearing plaid jacket.  Anyone in the area with surveillance of this male during the 5:30am time frame are asked to contact police at 519-631-1224 or Crime Stoppers. ST24022986

R.I.D.E

Police conducted a R.I.D.E spot check Sunday morning 25 vehicles were stopped and no infractions were observed.  Please take care of the roads this holiday season and don’t drink and drive. ST24022989

Break and Enter

Several locks were cut at a local business on Progress drive in the morning hours of Sunday.  Surveillance cameras observed two individuals wearing all black with faces covered holding bolt cutters enter compound and proceed to cut locks to trailers.  ST24022995

Warrant arrests:

A young person turned herself into police on Sunday and was arrested on the strength of a warrant.  The young person was released with conditions and a future court date. ST24023015.  Early Monday morning police observed a 39 year old female while on patrol and recognized her as a wanted party.  She was also arrested on the strength of the outstanding warrant and held for a bail hearing.  ST24023038

Theft:

A female entered a local grocery store located on Talbot and proceeded to take $300-$500 worth of merchandise and walk past all points of sale without paying.  The female is described as wearing a red jacket and black pants and fled on a bicycle. ST24023023

St. Thomas Police attended a retail store located in the 1063 Talbot Street business park regarding a shoplifter. Through investigation it was determined that a male wearing black pants and white running shoes stole $200 worth of electric toothbrushes and left the area in a black Tesla. This remains under investigation. Ref# ST24022887

St. Thomas Police are investigating a theft of two Amazon packages from a front porch on Myrtle Street. The home owner reports that the suspect was wearing a black face mask with an image of a skull on it, black coat and blue jeans and fled on Fourth Avenue. Ref# ST24022890

St. Thomas Police officers conducted a R.I.D.E. (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) spot check where 142 vehicles were stopped and checked. All 142 drivers were spoken to and no infractions were noted. Ref# ST24022902

A 35-year-old Strathroy resident was arrested and charged with impaired driving. St. Thomas Police officers stopped the suspect vehicle heading westbound on Wellington Street near 10pm. The suspect provided a sample of breath into the roadside screening device and registered a fail. The suspect was brought to the police station and registered reading of 120 and 110 on the Intoxilyzer 8000. This suspect was later released with a future court date. Ref# ST24022912

Protecting yourself from fraud

In an ongoing effort to help protect the residents of St. Thomas from falling victim to online scams and fraud, the St. Thomas Police Service would like to remind the community on ways to protect yourself and things to consider while online:

• Always get a second opinion from family or friends regarding the situation
• No employer will reach out to you through apps like Whats App or Telegram
• No employer will ever pay you in crypto currency
• No employer will ask you to invest your own money
• Be cautious when asked to make payments with gift cards
• Use the Canadian Anti- Fraud Centre as a resource to familiarize yourself with current scams and additional ways to protect yourself

Impaired Operation 

A 49 year old St. Thomas resident has been arrested after police were alerted to a possible impaired driver. Just before 11:15 a.m. on Tuesday December 17th 2024, officers were provided a description of the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop on the south east side of the city. Through investigation, police determined the driver to be impaired by alcohol and a roadside screening device was administered, registering a fail. The 49 year old was arrested and transported to police headquarters where testing confirmed the individual to be impaired at nearly twice the legal limit. The St. Thomas resident was charged with Operation while Impaired – Plus 80, their vehicle impounded and their license suspend. They were later released on an undertaking with a future court date. ST24022711

Robbery 

A 28 year old St. Thomas resident has been arrested after police were called to a retail store on Wellington Street, Tuesday afternoon. At approximately 1:30 p.m. officers responded to the area for the report of an unknown person that had threatened an employee with a knife while they attempted to stop the individual from shoplifting and leaving the store with unpaid merchandise. A description of the suspect and the vehicle they left in was provided to police. The vehicle was located a short distance away on Third Avenue and a traffic stop was conducted. An individual matching the description provided to officers was located in the back seat of the vehicle. When asked by police to identify themselves, the individual provided a false name. Officers were able to confirm the suspects actual identity and as a result, the 28 year old St. Thomas resident was charged with Robbery with Violence, Obstruct Police and Failure to Comply with Probation. The individual was transported to police headquarters where they were processed and held for a morning court appearance. ST24022718

Warrant Arrest

The 43 year old St. Thomas resident responsible for the theft of two televisions from retail store on Talbot Street, has been arrested. On Tuesday December 17th 2024, the individual attended the Elgin County Courthouse to turn themselves in on the outstanding warrant for Theft under $5,000. They individual was processed and released on an undertaking with a future court date. ST24022710