Stolen lights, crashed vehicles, and online fraud

By Geoffrey Agombar

Spectator

NovaNewsNow.com

RCMP responded to a total of 85 calls in Annapolis County during the week of December 8 to 15. Among these were five false alarm, six false 911s, 15 traffic incidents, and 10 domestic incidents.

Incidents of fraudulent activity on online sales services have been reported in each of the last two weeks. RCMP would remind residents to be alert and exercise due diligence when selling or purchasing online. For example, last week’s case of a false John Deere tractor ad on Kijiji has been observed in other provinces as well. In this scam, the unsuspecting buyer is directed to a fake eBay/Western Union “service rep” to complete the purchase. During the phone conversation the false rep attempts to gain access to information required to defraud the purchaser.

This holiday season, RCMP would also remind everyone to organize a sober drive home before partaking of the holiday cheer, and to remember to drive in accordance with road conditions. (Note: Due to the sensitive nature of complaints involving sexual assault, domestic violence, children’s welfare, and mental health, not all calls are considered appropriate for publication.)

Following are highlights of the RCMP’s week: - Dec. 8 at 12:32 p.m. Middleton. A business contacted police to report a license plate stolen from a vehicle. - Dec. 8 at 3:16 p.m. Carleton Corner. An alert neighbour reported three individuals on an adjacent property attempting to steal parts from a trailer. The matter remains under investigation. - Dec. 8 at 7:22 p.m. Lawrencetown. Police investigated a break and enter into the Legion. A quantity of liquor was stolen. The matter remains under investigation. - Dec. 8 at 11:25 p.m. Lawrencetown. A citizen contacted the RCMP after discovering someone attempting to steal Christmas lights. Patrols flew to the scene, but the Grinch(es) had vacated the premises. - Dec. 9 at 11:03 a.m. Middleton. Concerns about transport truck parking improperly was resolved after the delivery vehicle completed its run and moved on. - Dec. 9 at 12:11 p.m. Cornwallis. Police were contacted with a report of a business deal gone sour: A property sale was completed, but only partial payment had been received before the purchasing company went under. - Dec. 9 at 1:18 p.m. Bridgetown. A resident called to complain of a vehicle abandoned in the complainant’s driveway. The vehicle owner was contacted, and promised to rectify the situation as soon as he/she could return to the scene with a tank of gas. - Dec. 9 at 5:47 p.m. Hampton. A concerned citizen contacted the authorities to report the appearance of a confused elderly lady at his/her door. RCMP contacted the family, who came to the rescue of the distressed senior. - Dec. 9 at 7:03 p.m. Lawrencetown. Policed investigated a break and enter on the Exhibition grounds. A quantity of pop, sweets and chips was stolen. The matter remains under investigation. - Dec. 9 at 10:38 p.m. Highway 10, Nictaux. Officers responded to a report of a two-vehicle collision in which road conditions were a factor. Both vehicles sustained significant damage and had to be towed. No injuries reported. - Dec. 10 at 1:04 a.m. Highway 1. Allain’s Creek. A motor vehicle accident involving a single vehicle and a deer failed to cause significant damage to the vehicle. The deer was not so lucky. - Dec. 10 at 11:54 a.m. Middleton. The drivers of three vehicles parked in violation of snow clearing regulations were contacted and warnings were issued. - Dec. 10 at 12:51 p.m. Highway 1, Upper Clements. A single-vehicle accident due to road conditions left the new driver shaken and slightly injured. The vehicle had to be towed. - Dec. 10 at 8:55 p.m. Middleton. A concerned business owner contacted police after customers complained of youths outside the establishment soliciting the purchase of cigarettes. Patrols attended the site, but the offenders had departed. Their identities are unknown at this time. - Dec. 11 at 8:31 a.m. Middleton. RCMP and EHS were dispatched to a business after an employee fell and broke a leg. The injured party was transported to Soldier’s Memorial for treatment. - Dec. 11 at 10:13 a.m. Parker’s Cove. The caretaker of a seasonal property discovered someone had broken into a barn, but nothing appeared to have been damaged or stolen. - Dec. 11 at 12:25 p.m. Lawrencetown. A yellow 10-speed bike was reported found. Please contact the RCMP with any relevant information. - Dec. 11 at 2:32 p.m. Lawrencetown. A resident called to report waking to find his/her Christmas lights had been stolen during the night. Investigating officers have yet to uncover anyone whose heart is two sizes too small, and encourage anyone noticing any fuzzy green characters skulking about town to contact them immediately. - Dec. 11 at 4:28 p.m. Middleton. A resident called to report a break and enter into a home. The suspect made off with Christmas presents. - Dec. 11 at 5:39 p.m. Middleton. A two-vehicle collision caused considerable damage to both vehicles, one of which had to be towed. No injuries reported. - Dec. 11 at 9:11 p.m. Lawrencetown. An alert citizen contacted police after receiving a suspicious check in the mail after receiving a positive reply concerning tires put up for sale on Kijiji. RCMP have confirmed the check as a fraud. The matter remains under investigation. - Dec. 12 at 8:47 a.m. Springfield. Officers responded to a report of a break and enter at a cottage. Two boats were reported stolen, one of which was later located across the river. The other, an aluminum Harbourcraft with an electric trolling motor, could not be found. The matter remains under investigation. - Dec. 12 at 11:06 a.m. Brooklyn. A resident awoke to find their mailbox smashed. - Dec. 12 at 11:11 a.m. Middleton. A report of a stolen vehicle was later retracted when the owner located it at a local coffee shop and realized his/ error. - Dec. 12 at 11:57 a.m. Middleton. A vehicle owner who parked a pick-up truck at a dealership overnight returned to discover his aluminum toolbox had been stolen. The matter remains under investigation. - Dec. 12 at 1:33 p.m. Middleton. A single-vehicle accident resulted in no injuries and the vehicle remained drivable. - Dec. 12 at 2:27 p.m. Middleton. Patrols attempted to locate a reported unlicensed driver. - Dec. 12 at 6:21 p.m. Clarence. A resident contacted police to report a light on in an unoccupied, summer residence. Patrols were able to ascertain that the residence was secure, but a faulty touch-lamp had been activated. - Dec. 13 at 1:15 a.m. Middleton. A business contacted the RCMP to report an unwanted intoxicated person outside the establishment. Members located the individual and contacted a relative who came down to take care of the individual in question. - Dec. 13 at 1:23 a.m. Wilmot. Suspicious individuals were reported. Patrols were dispatched. Suspects fled the area before police arrival. - Dec. 14 at 1:17 a.m. Granville Centre. 1:17 a.m. Members responding to a noise complaint were able to resolve the issue on site. - Dec. 14 at 10:18 a.m. Highway 10, Albany. A single-vehicle accident involving a deer caused significant damage to the vehicle, but no injuries to passengers. - Dec. 14 at 4:40 p.m. Highway 1, Wilmot. A police vehicle check resulted in charges of impaired driving against the driver. The driver was held in cells overnight then later released to appear in court next year. - Dec. 14 at 8:59 p.m. Waldec. An alert citizen discovered a vehicle being loaded with building materials. The suspects fled, and the matter remains under investigation. - Dec. 14 at 9:00 p.m. West Paradise. A single-vehicle accident caused some damage to the car, but considerably more to the deer. - Dec. 15 at 3:51 a.m. Deep Brook. A resident called to request assistance with an unwanted visitor. Patrols were dispatched, and the matter was resolved without incident.