The
Cobourg Police Service has both a rich
heritage in serving the town and policing from one
of the most historic buildings in Cobourg. Using
the best of the past and working in the present
and having its path in the future the CPS delivers
quality policing to the citizens of Cobourg.
Noted as the best rated Police Service in Ontario
in two out of the three crime tracking categories
collected by Statistics Canada in 2002, the CPS
is justifiably proud of the men and women who
serve!
Cobourg Police are continuing to receive reports of bicycles being stolen around town.
On Monday, July 5, between 7:00 p.m., and 7:30 p.m., someone entered a Tay Street residential garage and stole a Specialized Stump Jumper bicycle worth approximately $2,000.00. The bike is a rose-pink colour with blue metallic letters, a black gel seat and mounted red water bottle.
Also on Wednesday evening, July 7 two bicycles were stolen from a Sutherland Crescent home. The Schwinn model bikes have large handle bars. One bike was red and one was blue.
On Monday morning, July 5 at 10:34 a.m., a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle while she was crossing University Avenue at William Street.
The vehicle had been westbound on University Avenue and after stopping at the intersection, attempted to turn right and struck the 75 year female pedestrian. She was taken to hospital by ambulance with unknown injuries. She is a Cobourg resident.
The 61 year old driver of the vehicle, a Hamilton Township resident, has been charged with failing to yield to a pedestrian.
Sometime between Saturday evening, July 3 and Monday morning, July 5, the front door of Frenchies Deli Restaurant on Division Street was kicked open.
The force caused the door frame to shatter. A trace amount of blood was observed on the damaged door frame indicating that the suspect was probably injured while gaining entry.
Once inside, the suspect(s) stole an unknown quantity of liquor. Nothing else was touched or stolen.
On Sunday, July 4 at 5:30 p.m., Cobourg Police were called to the Burnet Drive area to investigate someone yelling death threats.
Police ended up arresting a 46 year old Burnet Street resident. It is alleged that the accused yelled several death threats to members of a nearby home.
Cobourg Police are investigating the theft of two items of clothing from the Ricky’s Bootlegger store in Northumberland Mall. The incident occurred on Wednesday evening, June 30 at8:10 p.m.
Two female suspects had been observed carrying clothing items around the store and once the clerk became distracted with other customers, the two females left the store with the items.
The stolen articles consist of a strapless dress and a pair of light-washed jeans. The total value is $140.00.
Both females are between 20 – 23 years old. The first female has a petite build, 5’3” tall with long-black hair in a pony tail. She was wearing a lavender sweater and jeans.
The second female is approximately 5’ tall with long-dark hair and also wearing jeans.