BPS Arrest Two Brantford Men in Auto Theft Investigation
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Officers with the Brantford Police Service have arrested two men and recovered two stolen vehicles in an auto theft investigation.
On November 11, 2024, members of the Brantford Police Auto Theft Unit and Criminal Intelligence Unit launched an investigation in regard to the recent increase in motor vehicle thefts.
On November 12, 2024, police located a stolen Chevrolet Silverado on Sheridan Street. Two males were observed entering the stolen vehicle which travelled to the parking lot of the Lynden Park Mall, where one of the men was observed attempting to steal a Chevrolet Avalanche. This attempt was unsuccessful. The suspect then moved on to steal a Chevrolet Envoy. The suspect was observed driving the Envoy, fleeing the area, followed by the stolen Silverado. The stolen Silverado was left abandoned in a nearby parking lot.
Through investigation, two suspects were identified. On November 13, 2024, members of BPS Uniform Patrol and the BPS Emergency Response Unit attended a Sheridan Street residence where both suspects were arrested without incident. The two stolen vehicles were recovered by police.
As a result of this investigation, a 36-year-old male resident of Brantford stands charged with the following offences:
- Possession of stolen goods over $5,000 x 2
- Occupant of motor vehicle or vessel without consent x 2
- Attempt motor vehicle theft
- Motor vehicle theft
- Operation while prohibited by order under the Criminal Code x 6
- Driving while under suspension x 8
And a 24-year-old male resident of Brantford stands charged with the following offences:
- Possession of stolen goods over $5,000 x 2
- Occupant of motor vehicle or vessel without consent x 2
- Attempt motor vehicle theft
- Motor vehicle theft
- Driving while under suspension
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Above: Photo of damaged steering column, attempted theft of Chevrolet Avalanche
With automobile thefts on the rise in communities across the country, stopping the most determined thieves will not always be possible.
Following these tips can help make your vehicle a less attractive target and harder to take, as well as increase the chances you get it back after a theft.
To protect yourself against vehicle theft,
- Always lock your vehicle's doors and windows when you park.
- Never leave your keys or remote in your vehicle, even for a short time.
- Park in well-lit, busy areas.
- Park inside your garage when at home.
- Don't leave valuables or personal identification in your vehicle.
- Consider installing an anti-theft system, such as an ignition or fuel kill switch, steering wheel lock, or electric alarm.
- Consider using a port blocker, which is a plug that you insert into your vehicle's port to prevent criminals from reprogramming your key fob.
- Consider using a tracking system like Tag Tracking, Kycs Locate, or Domino Tracking.
If your vehicle is stolen, you should:
- Contact the police immediately to file a stolen-vehicle report
- Contact your insurance company to file a claim within 24 hours
Public Safety in Partnership with the Community
Brantford police seek to identify suspect
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Brantford police are seeking information from the public to identify a suspect involved in an ongoing criminal investigation.
Details of the investigation are not available for release at this time.
Anyone able to positively identify the male in the attached photographs are asked to contact Detective Len Van Holst at 519-756-7050 ext 2863.
Information can also be provided anonymously to Brant - Brantford Crime Stoppers by 1-800-222-8477 or by submitting a web tip online at: https://www.crimestoppersbb.com/submit-a-tip/
BPS Downtown Better Enforcement Action Team Arrest and Charge 39-year-old Female After Daytime Robbery of Senior Citizen
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Officers with the Brantford Police Service have arrested a woman believed responsible for the daytime robbery of a senior citizen.
On November 7, 2024, at approximately 8:30 a.m., on a walking bridge near Brant’s Crossing located at 2 Icomm Drive, the accused is alleged to have approached the senior citizen with her face concealed, and using force, robbed her of her personal belongings (purse and shoes). The accused is then reported to have thrown the victim’s walker into the Grand River to prevent her from departing the location.
Members of the Brantford Police Service Downtown Better Enforcement Action Team quickly arrived on scene where they located and arrested the accused. The accused was found to be in violation of four valid Probation Orders and provided false names to police in an attempt to obstruct the investigation.
The victim was transported by ambulance to hospital for treatment of minor injuries.
As a result of the investigation, a 39-year-old female from Brantford stands charged with the following Criminal Code offences:
- Disguise with Intent
- Robbery
- Possession of Stolen Goods Under $5,000
- Mischief Under $5,000
- Assault Causing Bodily Harm
- Obstruct a Peace Officer
- Probation Order – Non-Compliance x 4
The accused was held for bail.
Brantford police seek to identify suspects in butter theft
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Brantford police are investigating a retail theft and are seeking information from the public to identify two suspects who fled the scene.
On Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at approximately 8:25 p.m., two men were observed stealing a large amount of butter from a grocery store located at Lynden Road and Wayne Gretzky Parkway. The stolen butter was valued at approximately $1200. The suspects were observed wearing all black clothing, black baseball hats and fled the scene in a white van.
Pictures of the two suspects are provided below in hopes that information from the public will assist police in identifying the men.
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Anyone with information related to this investigation is asked to contact the Brantford Police Service at 519-756-7050. Information can also be provided anonymously to Brant - Brantford Crime Stoppers by 1-800-222-8477 or by submitting a web tip online at: https://www.crimestoppersbb.com/submit-a-tip/