South Bruce OPP report porch pirate; and impaired driver

PORCH PIRATE ARRESTED IN KINCARDINE

(KINCARDINE, ON) - May 20, at 3:45 p.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a theft at an address along Olde Victoria Street in Kincardine.

The victim provided video surveillance to police which showed an individual approaching the home shortly after a delivery had been made.

As a result of video surveillance and public assistance, a 29-year-old suspect was identified and arrested in the case and charged with theft under $5,000. The accused was released and scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice at a later date.

POLICE ARREST IMPAIRED DRIVER

(KINCARDINE, ON) - May 17, at 9:07 p.m., a South Bruce OPP officer on patrol, stopped a vehicle in the Municipality of Kincardine.

The driver was found to have been drinking alcohol, was placed under arrest and taken to a Qualified Breath Technician for breath tests which the driver refused to provide.

Robert THOMPSON, 53, of the Municipality of Kincardine was charged with:
 

• Operation while impaired
• Failure to comply with a demand

*THESE CHARGES HAVE YET TO BE PROVEN IN COURT*

The South Bruce OPP is reminding anyone with information regarding thefts or suspicious activity to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.