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South Bruce OPP report break-in, ice safety, and scammers

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BREAK-AND-ENTER AT KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS HALL

(BRANT TWP, ON) – Feb. 5, at 1:27 p.m., the South Bruce OPP received a report of an overnight break-and-enter at the Knights of Columbus Hall on Bruce County Road 4, Brant Township.  

Sometime between 12:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Feb. 5, the hall was forcibly entered through a side window and a quantity of chocolate bars was taken.

ICE SAFETY MESSAGE

(SOUTH BRUCE COUNTY, ON) – Feb. 4, at 2:20 p.m., the South Bruce OPP received a report of people walking along the ice near the shores of Lake Huron.  

Southern Bruce County has experienced an unusually-mild winter season.  The mild temperatures that caused the snow to melt have also left us with thin ice.  With this in mind, the South Bruce OPP is sending another warning about the dangers of playing on ice:

  • Ice does not freeze at a uniform thickness across most lakes and rivers. This can be particularly evident at the start of the winter season when near-shore ice is often much thicker and safer than ice further out.
  • Not all ice is created equal. Ice that has formed over flowing water, springs, pressure cracks, old ice holes or around the mouths of rivers and streams can be weaker than surrounding ice.
  • Clear blue ice is the strongest. White or opaque ice is much weaker. Ice that has a honeycombed look, common during thaws or in the spring, should be avoided altogether.
  • Travelling on frozen lakes or rivers with snowmobiles or vehicles can be particularly dangerous and added precautions must be taken.
  • Heavy snow on frozen lakes and rivers can insulate the ice below, causing the ice to freeze slower. 
  • It’s important to let others know where you’re planning to fish and advise when you plan to return.   If you are missing, rescue crews can narrow their search and potentially save your life.
  • Parents - be mindful while children are out of school, as they may venture out on frozen ponds, ditches or area waterways. Children should never play on or near ice-covered bodies of water unless directly supervised by an experienced adult.

Winter weather conditions can be unpredictable and variable - proper equipment and experience is necessary to have a safe winter season on the ice.  For more information on ice safety, visit the Royal Lifesaving Society on-line at http://www.lifesaving.ca/

Parents and caregivers are urged to share this information with their youth.

 
SCAMMERS NET $3,250 FROM SENIORS

(SOUTHERN BRUCE COUNTY, ON) – The South Bruce OPP has received reports from two seniors who were scammed for a combined total of $3,250.  

Feb. 4, a resident from the Municipality of Kincardine sent $2,350 to help her grandson in Montreal.  

Feb. 3, at 1:49 p.m., three men using the company name of Bruce Dredge Construction, collected $900 from a resident of Huron-Kinloss for chimney repairs.  

Both the “home renovation scam” and the “grandparent scam” have been operating for a long time.  Both target seniors who are honest, trusting and living on a fixed income.  

Technology allows scammers to become more creative and gather background information on their “victims” before they make contact.  Friends, families and caregivers are asked to help spread the word about these frauds against seniors. 

No one enjoying their retirement years deserves to be targeted by con artists. For more information on fraud, contact the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501 or on-line at: http://www.antifraudcentre.ca

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, you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or send a web-tip to crimestop-gb.org, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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