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Wednesday, 4 November 2020 16:54

Briefs include a stolen Dodge Ram in Woodstock, E-Bike taken in the middle of the day on Dundas Street, and a prank 9-1-1 call in Norfolk County.

WOODSTOCK - Woodstock Police are investigating a break and enter in the area of Devonshire and Industrial Avenue.

A blue 2005 Dodge Ram pickup truck was stolen on Monday morning just after midnight. CCTV footage shows a man with a medium build, wearing a dark coat and grey toque breaking into a storage container. Along with the truck, the man also stole a chainsaw.

Woodstock Police would like to remind vehicle owners to lock up their vehicle completely and never leave the keys in the vehicle while the vehicle is unattended.

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WOODSTOCK - A black EMMO bike has been stolen from a home on Dundas and Peel in Woodstock.

The e-bike had the keys in the ignition when it was taken. It also had a trailer hitch and a broken reflector. It was stolen sometime on Monday morning between 8:50-9:10.

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WOODSTOCK - Woodstock Police arrested a 34 year old woman after responding to a break and enter on Monday night.

Officers were called to the area of Perry and Simcoe Streets around 10:50 about a man and a woman trying to break into a business. Thanks to the witness, police were able to locate both suspects.

However only the female suspect was charged with Break, Enter a Place - Commit Indictable Offence.

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NORFOLK COUNTY - OPP are asking parents to talk to your kids about the proper use of 9-1-1 after responding to a prank on Tuesday.

Dispatch received a call from a child asking for an ambulance late Tuesday morning because of a fire and a crash. The child contacted 9-1-1 and also spoke to ambulance dispatchers and then hung up several times. It was determined that the phone number listed came back to an invalid number. After further investigation, call takers were able to locate the owner of the phone and verify with the mother of the child that there was no emergency where first responders were required.

When 911 is contacted officers must respond to all 9-1-1 calls which are treated as a priority. The odds of a medical emergency arising while caring for children alone are high and children should be trained in how to use 9-1-1.

1. Train Children Early. If the child is able to communicate verbally, they are old enough to use 9-1-1. A good age is about 3 or 4. Parents must judge their own child's level of appreciation and understanding of 9-1-1.

2. Avoid Prank Calls. It is important to emphasize that 9-1-1 is not a joke. Thus, children should avoid calling 9-1-1 leisurely.

3. Help Children Identify an Emergency. Older children can usually detect problems; however, smaller children may need parents to demonstrate or explain. Parents should explain and teach what emergency situations qualify for the use of 9-1-1.

4. Practice. Practice sessions are very effective with helping children grasp the concept of 9-1-1. Before dialing, make sure the phone is unplugged so as not to accidentally connect to a live operator.

5. Conveniently Position the Phone. In order for children to dial 9-1-1 in an emergency, they must have easy access to the phone. Thus, it helps to keep at least one phone in the home at a child's arm length.

6. Home Address. Training children in the use of 9-1-1 can save a life. However, it helps if children also know their street address. While teaching children the basics of 9-1-1, parents should use this as an opportunity to teach children their home address and telephone number.