Police Briefs

Wednesday, 14 October 2020 at 13:38

Police briefs include an officer assaulted in Stratford while making an arrest, a house that was destroyed during a B&E on Brunswick Street and at least 7 thefts over the long weekend where the thieves had easy access.

STRATFORD - Stratford Police are still searching for suspects after a house was broken into early Monday morning.

Officers were called to Brunswick Street around 4:00 am after neighbours heard a loud banging noise. By the time police arrived, nobody was home. They did find the windows smashed and the doors to the garage and the home were left open.

The house was searched and an extensive amount of damage inside the home was discovered, however; nobody was found inside.

The Stratford Police is asking for assistance from the public with this matter. If anyone has any information please contact us at 519-271-4141, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.

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STRATFORD - A Stratford Police officer was assaulted while trying to make an arrest on Monday morning.

Police were called to a home on Erie Street about about an 18 year old who was at the home damaging property. When the officers arrived at the scene, the 18 year old apparently lunged at one of them and pushed them against a wall.

The officers were able to gain control of the man without anyone suffering any injuries and he was transported to Stratford Police Headquarters without further incident. The 18 year old is now facing charges of Breach of Undertaking, Mischief Under $5000, Assault Police, and Resist Arrest.

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STRATFORD - The Stratford Police Service is investigating a number of thefts and break and enters over the long weekend.

At least seven thefts were reported in the Maple Avenue, Whitelock Street and Wingfield Avenue areas. Three of these incidents involved thefts from vehicles, three were from a shed or a garage and in one case a garage was entered and items were taken from two vehicles inside.

The list of stolen items varies from personal electronics; jewellery; tools; and a bike. In every case, the doors were left unlocked, making the vehicles, sheds and garages easy targets for thieves.

At this time no suspect information has been obtained. Police are asking for anyone with information regarding this matter to please contact them at 519-271-4141, or to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.