police warn of scams

Posted on 02 Aug 2010 by Cst. Terry Stanley

Cobourg Police are warning the public about a number of mail and phone scams that are currently occurring.

The age-old mail scam of telling someone they have won a significant amount of money is on-going. The recipient is asked to complete an enclosed information form revealing their banking information so that the culprits can deposit a cheque for them.

Other mail scams ask the potential victim to send a small amount of money to maintain their eligibility for a bigger prize.

A newer scam involves the victim receiving a telephone call or voice message from a distant relative wanting money forwarded to an address so they post bail or purchase medicine.

Victims selling items over the internet are sometimes sent too much money by the (fraudulent) buyer and then quickly contacted and asked to send back the overpayment. The fraudster’s cheque will inevitably bounce.

In nearly all the cases, older adults are the people receiving these scams. Never send money or information to a person or address you are not familiar with. If in doubt, ask a friend or call police.

collision in intersection

Posted on 02 Aug 2010 by Cst. Terry Stanley

The intersection of College Street and James Street was the scene of a crash between a car and a pickup truck, on Friday, July 30 at 8:30 a.m.

The car was eastbound on James Street and failed to stop for the stop sign striking the northbound truck on College Street.

The 21 year old Cobourg man driving the car has been charged with disobeying a stop sign.

There were no injuries and both vehicles were driven away from the scene.

construction trailers entered

Posted on 02 Aug 2010 by Cst. Terry Stanley

Two construction trailers were entered sometime overnight on Thursday, July 29 or early Friday morning.

The trailers were parked at the site of the new community centre on D’Arcy Street.

Some of contents of trailers were tossed outside and the interiors were ransacked, however nothing was stolen.

daytime residential break in

Posted on 29 Jul 2010 by Cst. Terry Stanley

Cobourg Police are investigating the break, enter and theft of a Huycke Street home on Wednesday, July 28 between 6:30 a.m., and 7:00 p.m.

The home owner reported to police that during this time frame, someone entered the residence and stole a laptop computer, digital camera, a JVC camcorder, a quantity of alcohol and some medical supplies.

There was no sign of forced entry to the home; however the rear patio doors and windows were not locked.

A canvas of the neighbourhood by police has had negative results.

theft of material from d’arcy street

Posted on 25 Jul 2010 by Cst. Terry Stanley

On Friday evening, July 23 around 8:00 p.m., a private security guard was driving on D’Arcy Street and observed three males taking used iron sewer pipe and loading it into the rear of a pickup truck.

Police were called and took the report from the security guard. His report included a description of the suspect, their vehicle and the stolen pipe.

A short while later, police located the truck, the driver and the stolen property in the James Street area.

Police arrested Brian Cross, a 47 year old Cobourg resident and recovered four pieces of the sewer pipe on his property.

He has been charged with theft and possession of stolen property under $5,000.00 as well as a breach of probation. He has been held for a bail hearing.