OPP make arrests in recent Tecumseh/ Lakeshore Property Offences

Proactive Patrols/Community Engagement Key

submitted to EFP

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is responding to a recent spike in property related calls for service in two of their municipalities.

During the month of August, property based offences including break and enters, thefts from vehicles, thefts of motor vehicles and mischiefs to property have increased in the area over previous months.

OPP uniform patrol officers in collaboration with the OPP Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) have now identified and arrested 3 individuals involved in these offences and others are being sought as this investigation continues.

The following persons remain in custody facing charges in relation to these occurrences:

Cindy ALBANO, age 47 of Windsor, Ontario

Theft From Motor Vehicle Under $5000

Fraudulent Use of a Credit Card

Possession of Break-In Instruments

Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000

Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000

Fail to Comply with Undertaking

Kristopher ALLAIRE, age 37 of Lakeshore, Ontario

Theft From Motor Vehicle Under $5000

Fraudulent Use of a Credit Card

Possession of Break-In Instruments

Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000

Fail to Comply with Undertaking

Douglas HINES, age 31 of Windsor, Ontario

Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000 x 2

Possession of a Schedule 2 Substance Over 30 grams

Trespass By Night

Theft From Motor Vehicle Under $5000

As the OPP in all Essex County communities continue to proactively patrol neighbourhoods as a crime deterrent, community members need to be vigilant and engaged to discourage criminals who prey on unlocked vehicles, open garage doors and property left in plain view and easily accessible.

The OPP's LOCK IT OR LOSE IT CAMPAIGN encourages all homeowners to lock their vehicles securing all valuables out of sight as most criminals will simply move on if a vehicle's doors are locked.

The OPP also reminds the public that all incidents however minor should be reported to the London Provincial Communications Center (PCC) @ 1-888-310-1122. Emergent or crimes in progress should be reported via 911.

Despite the recent rise in calls for service in these communities, municipalities policed by the OPP in Essex County continue to be ranked in the top percentile of the safest communities in the country according to Statistics Canada.