BLUEWATER - Huron OPP officers are investigating a break, enter and theft to an unoccupied residence located on York Crescent in Hensall.
On March 14, 2013 at approximately 9 p.m., officers responded to the premise after receiving Bell telephone information of unknown trouble with the phone line. Upon arrival, officers located a smashed out basement window. Further investigation revealed the main water line from the water heater had also been damaged causing extensive flooding throughout the basement. Officers then detected a carbon monoxide leak within the residence.
Hensall Fire Department personnel attended the scene to safely shut off the leak and ventilate the residence. Two OPP members were treated and released from South Huron Hospital as a precaution for carbon monoxide exposure.
Approximately $2,500 in property was stolen and the flooding caused an estimated $15,000 to $20,000 in damage to the residence. Among the stolen items include: 15 bottles of alcohol, 2 cartons of Player’s Light cigarettes, 8 gift baskets containing alcohol and a men’s gold necklace.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Huron OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or (519) 524-8314.
Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.
BBQ STOLEN FROM BACKYARD
SOUTH HURON - Huron OPP officers are investigating the theft of a stainless steel barbecue and attached cover stolen from the backyard of a Sanders Street West residence. This theft took place sometime between March 11 and March 15, 2013.
The value of the BBQ is estimated at $500. The owner was unable to provide further details on the BBQ.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Huron OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or (519) 524-8314.
Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.
GENERATORS STOLEN FROM GARAGE
GODERICH - Huron OPP officers are investigating a break, enter and theft that occurred at a detached garage located at St. David Street. Suspects gained entry by prying open the man door. Once inside, they stole an older model red 1,000-watt Honda gas powered generator and heavier duty red 6,500-watt Honda gas generator. The generators are valued at $550.
This crime took place sometime between March 3, 2013 and March 15, 2013.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Huron OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or (519) 524-8314.
Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.
CHEVY PICKUP STOLEN
BLUEWATER - Huron County OPP officers were dispatched to a farm property located on Bannockburn Line after the property owner discovered a burnt out vehicle. Just after 2:30 p.m. on March 17, 2013 officers arrived and located the burnt out pickup truck approximately 150 feet off the roadway.
Officers confirmed the Chevrolet S10 pickup had been stolen earlier in the week from a residence located on Winnipeg Road in Vanastra. The fire caused extensive damage to the vehicle.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Huron OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or (519) 524-8314.
Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.
PUDDLE JUMPER GOES FOR A SWIM
HURON EAST - A man, 46, went for an unexpected swim in the chilly Maitland River this past Saturday.
Shortly after 5 p.m. on March 16, 2013 Huron County OPP officers and Huron County paramedics were dispatched to attend the banks of the Maitland River located in Brussels at McCutcheon Drive. Police learned a snowmobiler attempted to catch up with his fellow snowmobile friends by taking a dangerous shortcut across the Maitland River. The driver attempted to “puddle jump” a section of open water about 50 metres wide. His 2011 Yamaha RX1 snowmobile made it half way across the water when it began to take on water and sank. The driver managed to swim back to shore; he was not injured. The snow machine was to be recovered today.
The Elora man was charged with careless driving.
