NEWS RELEASE
SOUTH SIMCOE POLICE SERVICE
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On Thursday, July 26, 2018, South Simcoe Police Service Street Crime Unit officers arrested a 38-year-old Bradford man in connection with a theft investigation.
The theft occurred on July 17, 2018 around 12:30 p.m. from a vehicle at a Barrie St. restaurant parking lot. The victim reported that a large, backpack leaf blower was stolen from the back of his pickup truck.
Through investigation, officers were able to identify a suspect in connection with the theft and made an arrest.
The suspect is charged with theft under $5,000, possession of stolen property, fraud and breach of recognizance. He was released with a future court date.
The stolen leaf blower was recovered and is now back in its owner's hands.
This investigation is a great example of how dogged police work can bring results. We encourage citizens not to make it easy for thieves.
You can help reduce your risk of being a victim by following these guidelines:
- Always lock your vehicle
- Never leave items of value in your vehicle and in plain sight
- Never leave an unattended vehicle running
- Never leave a spare set of vehicle keys in your vehicle
- Park in a well-lit area
- Record the make, model and serial numbers of all your property items. This information can be provided to the police if you do become a victim in order to help police locate and recover your property.
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