Police Report
September 22 – October 5
September 22 – A female reported that she fell victim to an investment fraud after receiving a phone call several months ago from an individual offering to invest money on her behalf. Over several months she sent the scammer a substantial amount of money and on September 20th he advised that in order for her funds to be released to her, she needed to wire-transfer a large amount of money to cover the taxes, which she did. The transaction was flagged and stopped by the bank, and police advised her to contact the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre.
Police received a complaint from a male and female regarding a company that attended their residence on September 20th and installed smoke detectors in their home for a large fee. The couple also provided a cheque for a deposit and a void cheque, and learned a loan was started in their names the following day. The couple cancelled the cheques, changed their bank accounts, contacted the appropriate credit agencies, and did not lose any money.
September 23 – Staff of a local store reported that a male who was banned from attending the store had just left without paying for an item of merchandise. Police located the male and while placing him under arrest he attempted to flee but was unsuccessful. He was arrested for Theft Under $5000 and Resisting Arrest and released once sober on an Undertaking with a court date at Morden Provincial Court and an Appearance Notice for Trespassing.
September 24 – A report of theft was received from staff of a local store who advised that a male left the store without paying for an item of merchandise. This file is still under investigation.
September 28 – Police received a report regarding a historical sexual assault that took place. This investigation is ongoing.
October 1 – Staff of a local store reported that a male left the store without paying for an item of merchandise. This file is still under investigation.
October 2 – A male reported that he received a phone call from an individual who stated he had unclaimed bitcoin in his account and the account needed to be closed. He provided his banking information and while on hold, a sum of money was e-transferred out of his account. The male’s bank advised him that the e-transfer could not be reversed, and police advised him to contact the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre.
October 3 – At approximately 11:22 p.m., police observed a vehicle travelling on Main Street with licence plates that did not match the vehicle and attempted to conduct a traffic stop, at which time the vehicle fled. A pursuit was initiated, during which time the suspect vehicle travelled at high rates of speed, disobeyed stop signs and caused minor damage to the property of a local business. The pursuit was terminated by police but the vehicle was later observed travelling in Reinfeld, and with the assistance of the Morden Police Service, stop sticks were deployed which disabled the vehicle. The male driver, an 18-year-old resident of Winkler, was arrested for Flight from a Police Officer, Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle and Mischief Under $5000. He was released on an Undertaking with a court date at Morden Provincial Court and issued a Serious Offence Notice and an Appearance Notice for the following Highway Traffic Act charges: Driving without motor vehicle liability insurance, Driving without a valid driver’s licence, Driving an unregistered vehicle and Displaying a number plate that does not match the registration card.
October 4 – Police received a report regarding an intoxicated female in need of assistance and once located, she advised police she had consumed illicit drugs, contrary to a condition she was under not to consume any non-prescription drugs. She was arrested for Failing to Comply with an Undertaking and released on sober on an Appearance Notice.
October 5 – A report was received regarding a teenage female who was sexually assaulted by an unknown male. This investigation is ongoing.
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