South Bruce OPP report liquor charge; break-in; impaired boater; and lock-it or lose-it campaign

TRAFFIC STOP LEADS TO OPEN LIQUOR CHARGE
 
(KINLOSS TWP, ON) - June 14, at 11:56 p.m., a South Bruce OPP officer on patrol along Bruce County Road 1 in Kinloss Township, stopped a red Chevrolet Silverado pick-up truck. 

The officer found open alcohol in the truck. The driver, a 19-year-old Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh teen, was charged for drive with open alcohol.
 
POLICE INVESTIGATING BREAK-IN
 
(HURON TWP, ON) - June 12, at 7:21 p.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a theft report at a residence in the 900 block of Concession 10 in Huron Township. 

Sometime between 10 p.m. June 11, and 6 p.m. June 12, a detached shed on the property was entered. The list of stolen items includes: two Pioneer subwoofers, Browning hunting bow, Makita grinder, John Deere wrench set, Wayne Gretzky picture, 32" TV and an X-box gaming system. The value of the stolen property is estimated to be more than $4,400.

IMPAIRED BOATER FACING DAY IN COURT
 
(LAKE ROSALIND, ON) - June 11, members of the South Bruce OPP Marine Unit were patrolling the waters of Lake Rosalind, when they stopped to conduct a vessel check.

The operator was found to be impaired. Fifty-year-old Wayne COWTAN of Brockton was charged with impaired operation, operate over-80 milligrams, operate vessel with open alcohol, and four safety violations under the Canada Shipping Act - Small Vessel Regulations. He is scheduled to appear in court July 12, to answer to the charges

VEHICLE OWNERS URGED TO LOCK-IT OR LOSE-IT
 
(SOUTHERN BRUCE COUNTY, ON) - The South Bruce OPP reminds vehicle owners to Lock-it or Lose-it, following two reports of overnight vehicle entries in the Village of Tara. Gift cards, a cheque book and electronics were taken during the late evening hours of June 11, or the early morning hours of June 12.
 
The Lock-it or Lose-it tips not only help prevent auto theft, they also help prevent the theft of valuable objects that may be left in your vehicle:
 

• Always roll up the windows, lock the door and pocket the key.
• If you have a garage, use it. Lock the door as well as the vehicle.
• Always park in a well-lit area.
• Never leave your vehicle running while it's unattended.
• Never leave valuable objects in plain view.
• Never leave your car keys in plain view.

 
A professional thief can steal your vehicle in less than a minute. Don't make it any easier for him. You've worked hard to earn it, so work hard to protect it.

The South Bruce OPP is requesting anyone with information that can assist police, 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.

*THESE CHARGES HAVE YET TO BE PROVEN IN COURT*