Robbery in Kingston November 22, 2008

Crime Stoppers and the Kingston Police are asking for your help in solving a violent robbery that occurred on the 22^nd of November 2008.

At 5:00 a.m., the victim was walking on Johnson Street near the Hotel Dieu Hospital when a male approached him and asked for spare change. The suspect was not satisfied with the amount he was given, so he threw it down and demanded the victim’s wallet. The victim was punched in the face when he refused and a struggle ensued. The suspect used a sharp edged weapon to cut the victim’s hands and neck area; before fleeing.

The suspect is a white male, 30 to 40 years old, around 6'0" tall, with a slim build, he was unshaven, wore a dark coloured toque and an old dark brown leather jacket that had faded areas on the shoulders and chest.

The suspect was believed to be high on drugs and it is believed that he frequents the downtown area.

If you have information on this crime or any other crime call Crime Stoppers today at 1-800-222-(TIPS) 8477 or submit your crime fighting tip on-line at www.tipsubmit.com. Remember, Crime Stoppers never wants your name, you never go to court, and you could earn a reward up to $2000.00

Break-In Mark's Union Tires of Brockville

This week the Ontario Provincial Police, Crime Stoppers and Mark’s Union Tires of Brockville are asking for your assistance in solving a case of Break, Enter and Theft.

Sometime overnight on November 27th 2008, a padlock was cut off the storage trailer that was used to house winter tires for the business which is located on the corner of Lynn Road and County Road 2, in Elizabethtown-Kitley Township.

Once inside the trailer, suspects removed 52 winter tires of various makes and sizes. It is suspected that a cube van or large style pick-up truck was used in order to steal the tires.

The value of the stolen Michelin and Bridgestone tires is reported to be approximately $5,000.
If you have information about this Theft please call Crime Stoppers today at 1-800-222-(TIPS) 8477 or submit your tip on-line to www.tipsubmit.com. Remember, Crime Stoppers never wants your name, you don’t go to court, and you can claim a cash reward up to $2000.00

Armed Robberies July & August, 2008

Crime Stoppers, the Ontario Provincial Police and Tyendinaga Police Service are asking for your assistance in solving a series of armed robberies that occurred between July and August 2008.

The Napanee area has had a single suspect rob convenience stores and gas bars just prior to closing. The male suspect seen wearing a balaclava would enter, flash a handgun and demand money from the store clerk. The suspect then fled in a vehicle with cash ranging from $86.00 to $1600.00; except for the last robbery, where the suspect ran out without cash after being grabbed by the owner. These stores targeted in the crime spree included:

· 12 July 08 Munroe’s General Store on County Road 2 in Napanee.
· 18 July 08 Skyway Convenience Store, Bayshore Road in Tyendinaga.
· 30 July 08 Camden Variety Store on Camden Road in Napanee.
· 10 August 08 Mike’s Sunoco at Highway 49 in Tyendinaga Township.
· 14 August 08 Hart’s Garage on County Road 41 in Roblin.

The robbery suspect is described as being 5 ’8” – 5 ’10” tall, thin, wearing a black t-shirt and a black home-made balaclava, he appears to be balding on the top of his head.
If you have information about these robberies, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-(TIPS) 8477 or submit your tip on-line at www.tipsubmit.com. We don’t ask for your name, you don’t go to court, and you could earn a cash reward of up to $2000.00

Break-In and Golf Carts Damaged Prescott Area

Crime Stoppers and the Ontario Provincial Police need your help to solve a break-in and damage caused to property owned by the Prescott Golf Course.

In the days prior to and on December 16th 2008, the cart storage barn located at 1678 County Road 2 in Augusta Township, was broken into and culprits damaged over twenty carts.

Entry was gained through the rear door which had been forced open. The golf cart ignitions were tampered with and the carts driven into a nearby cornfield.

A witness stated the suspects appeared to be wearing masks.

Eleven carts were taken from the barn and scattered throughout the property. Twelve were totally destroyed; and one had a swastika spray painted on it.

Replacement costs for the golf carts is estimated at $100,000.
Let Crime Stoppers know if you have information on this act of vandalism. Call 1-800-222-(TIPS) 8477 or submit your tip to www.tipsubmit.com. We do not ask for your name, you won’t have to go to court and you can receive a reward of up to $2000.00

Arson in Gananoque August 31, 2008

This week Crime Stoppers and the Gananoque Police Service are asking for your assistance in solving an arson which occurred on Sunday August 31st, 2008 in the Town of Gananoque.

At approximately 1:15 in the morning, unknown persons attended the residence located at 268 Stone Street North and gained entry through a north side door. Once inside, the culprits moved various items in the house, in an attempt to steal them.

Investigators believe that the persons responsible set the house on fire in an attempt to destroy the house. Evidence at the fire would support that the fire started from inside the residence.

When fire services arrived, the structure was totally engulfed in flames and no one was home at the time of the fire. The residence received extensive damage and the family lost everything that was inside the home. This thoughtless act resulted in fire damage estimated to be in excess of $180,000.
If you have information on this crime or any other crime call Crime Stoppers today at 1-800-222-(TIPS) 8477 or submit your crime fighting tip on-line at www.tipsubmit.com. Remember, Crime Stoppers never wants your name, you never go to court, and you could earn a cash reward up to $2000.00

Robbery in Kingston Sept. 28, 2008

This week Crime Stoppers and the Kingston Police Force are asking for your assistance in solving a robbery that occurred on September 28th 2008.

At 02:20 in the morning, a male culprit entered the TIM HORTON’S coffee shop located at 1177 John Counter Blvd. He ordered a double-double coffee and handed the employee a note demanding money and telling the clerk, “If you do what I ask no one will get hurt”. The employee turned over an undisclosed amount of money to the culprit.

The culprit left Tim Horton’s and jumped into the passenger seat of a black coloured, mid-sized S.U.V. type vehicle. The vehicle was last seen travelling eastbound on John Counter Blvd.

The culprit is described as a white male, 25 years old, being five-foot nine-inches tall, medium build, having dark brown hair. At the time of the robbery, the culprit was wearing a yellow hooded sweatshirt, dark pants, and a pink scarf pulled up around his face.
If you have information on this crime or any other crime call Crime Stoppers today at 1-800-222-(TIPS) 8477 or submit your tip on-line at: www.tipsubmit.com. Crime Stoppers doesn’t subscribe to call display and your information could earn you a cash reward of up to $2000.00

Arson in Kingston November, 2008

This week Crime Stoppers and the Kingston Police Force are asking for your assistance in solving an arson that happened in the early morning hours of November 06th, 2008.

At 02:20 a.m., Kingston Police and Fire Departments responded to a fire which had fully engulfed a building, once used to operate a taxi stand, at 505 Albert Street.

The initial investigation suggested that the fire was suspicious in nature; and the culprits responsible for the fire have not been identified.

The damage is estimated at approximately $100,000.

If you know the arsonist responsible for this fire or have any information about this arson, please call Crime Stoppers today at 1-800-222-(TIPS) 8477 or submit your information on-line at www.tipsubmit.com. Crime Stoppers never wants your name, you never go to court, and you can claim a cash reward up to $2000.00.

Arson at 268 Stone Street N, Gananoque

On Sunday August 31, 2008 at approximately 1:15 AM the Gananoque Police and Gananoque Fire Service received 4 911 calls advising that the residence at 268 Stone Street North in the Town of Gananoque was on fire.

Officers from both services responded to the residence and found the structure to be totally engulfed in flames. Adjacent residences were evacuated. No one was home at the time of the fire. The residence received extensive damage and the family lost everything that was inside. The outbuilding a garage was not damaged in the fire. The residence had been up For Sale by the owner for a period of time.

The Fire Marshall was called in to investigate. The fire is being investigated as suspicious. The investigation revealed that entry to the residence may have been gained through a north door and possessions of the homeowner were displaced in the residence. It is believed the fire started inside the residence. Damage is estimated at $180,000.

Should anyone have any information about the fire please contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-(TIPS) 8477 the Gananoque Police Service.