CRIME OF THE WEEK - August 18th, 2010 Near North Crime Stoppers and the West Parry Sound OPP detachment are requesting the public’s assistance in solving the following Thefts on Chur-Lee road in Whitestone Township. Sometime between 10pm on Friday the 13th of August and the early morning hours of Saturday the 14th, culprit(s) entered unlocked vehicles at three separate residences. Several items including a Lenovo brand laptop computer, a white Ipod shuffle 4G + docking station, a blue Motorola Krazr cell phone + approximately $300 cash were taken. Anyone with information on the above Thefts, or any other crime is asked to call Near North Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS(8477). Remain Anonymous and earn a cash reward. Your call is never taped or traced. . Tips can also be submitted online at www.nearnorthcrimestoppers.com CRIME OF THE WEEK - August 11th, 2010 (Armour Twp On.) On Monday the 26th of July 2010, Almaguin Highlands Ontario Provincial Police attended Fowlers Pit at Three Mile Lake Road in Armour Township regarding two construction trailers that had been broken into over the week-end. These trailers are owned by Fowler Construction and Rays Haulage. The culprit(s) had broken the lock to the gate at the pit and pushed over a port-a-potty. The culprit(s) pried open the Fowlers trailer and set off a fire extinguisher inside. They stole two computers and an Acer laptop computer along with a CB radio. The culprit(s) after attempting to pry open the door to the Rays Haulage trailer, entered by tearing off the roof vent and entered at this location. Stolen were a large number of industrial tools exceeding $5,000.00 in value. The keys for an adjacent loader were also taken and used to enter the loader from which a CB radio and Sirius satellite radio were stolen. CRIME OF THE WEEK - July 14th, 2010 ARSON INVESTIGATION IN PAPINEAU-CAMERON TOWNSHIP (Mattawa, ON) Mattawa OPP, the North Bay Crime Unit, the North East Region Rural Agricultural Crime Team (RACT) and the Office of the Fire Marshal (OFM) are investigating a suspicious fire that took place at a cottage lot on Sturgeon Lake (AKA Papineau Lake), Papineau-Cameron Township south of Mattawa, Ontario. Between 10:00 p.m., Tuesday June 8th, 2010 and 11:00 a.m., Friday June 11th, 2010, person(s) unknown, entered a property located at 3060 Sturgeon Lake Road, Papineau-Cameron Township and deliberately set fire to two cabins and four outbuildings located there. All of the buildings were totally destroyed. Although the value of the fire damage is yet to be determined, there is a considerable sentimental loss of a family camp. CRIME OF THE WEEK - June 16th, 2010 Crime of the Week – June 16 2010 ARSON Near North Crime Stoppers and the North Bay Police Service are asking the public’s assistance in solving a Suspicious fire that occurred on Friday May 14th, 2010, in the C Wing of Canadore College, 100 College Dr., North Bay. At approximately 11:00 pm, magazines/pamphlets racks, located in front of room C263, were set on fire, causing damages to adjacent walls. Security video shows an unknown male person in the area shortly before the fire was discovered. Anyone who can identify this male person or who has information on this Arson or any other crime is asked to contact Near North Crime Stoppers. · Call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) · Submit TIP online at www.nearnorthcrimestoppers.com · Text ‘Nipper’ and TIP info to CRIMES (274637) Remain Anonymous and earn a cash reward of up to $2000 CRIME OF THE WEEK - June 9th, 2010 09 June 2010 Near North Crime Stoppers and the North Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police are seeking the public’s assistance in solving the following Crime in the Chisholm Township area. North Bay OPP is investigating a Break Enter + theft to a residence on Golf Course road which occurred during daylight hours on Wednesday the 02nd of June 2010 between the hours of 6am and 3pm. Once inside the residence, thieves stole a Toshiba Laptop computer and a Fender Acoustic Guitar (Brown with a black pick guard). Total value of the stolen property is approximately $1000. CRIME OF THE WEEK - April 21st, 2010 THEFT OF EXCAVATOR North Bay OPP is investigating the theft of a yellow John Deere Excavator and grey 24 foot float trailer, stolen from Skeet and Trap Club road in East Ferris Township between the 01st of December 2009 and the 02nd of December 2009. Unknown culprit(s) backed up to the trailer, hooked up and drove off. The suspect vehicle/truck would had to have been at least a tandem axel vehicle in order to move the heavy trailer loaded with the excavator. CRIME OF THE WEEK - January 27th, 2010 BANK ROBBERY Near North Crime Stoppers and the North Bay Police Service are asking the public’s assistance in solving a Robbery that occurred on Wednesday December 23rd 2009, at the Scotia Bank located at 204 Main Street West, North Bay. At approximately 4:30 pm, a lone male entered the bank and approached the first teller’s wicket. He presented the teller with a note demanding she fill the bag he provided her with money. Once the bag was returned to him he fled the bank on foot towards Fraser Street. The Suspect is described as a white male, 5’10”, medium build, approximately 25-30 years old. The suspect wore a black coat, a dark coloured hoody, and a black scarf that concealed a large portion of his face. Anyone who witnessed or has information on this Robbery or any other crime is asked to contact Near North Crime Stoppers. CRIME OF THE WEEK - January 6th, 2010 Crime of the Week – January 6, 2010 ROBBERY Near North Crime Stoppers and the North Bay Police Service are asking the public’s assistance in solving a Robbery that occurred on Sunday February 15th 2009, at Dean’s Pharmacy located in the Medical Building, 1221 Algonquin Ave., North Bay. At approximately 11:25 am, a lone male entered the Pharmacy, grabbed a female customer, held a knife to her neck, and demanded narcotics from the pharmacist, threatening to harm the customer. The suspect obtained a quantity of a narcotic, released the customer and fled on foot. The pharmacist, with the assistance of an unknown male teenager, pursued the Suspect. The Suspect is described as a white male, approx. 5’10”, with a blond moustache, good teeth and spoke good English. The suspect wore a black coat, black balaclava and sunglasses. Anyone who witnessed or has information on this Robbery or any other crime is asked to contact Near North Crime Stoppers. CRIME OF THE WEEK - December 30th, 2009 Near North Crime Stoppers Crime of the week 30 Dec 2009 Near North Crime Stoppers and the North Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police are seeking the public’s assistance in solving the following Break and Enter just south of Marten River. North Bay OPP is investigating a Break and Enter and theft from a Cottage on Marten Lake road that occurred between the 24th of December + the 26th of December 2009. Suspects entered the Cottage, shed and garage and stole numerous items including a Honda ATV, a 42 inch Samsung flat screen TV, Samsung blue ray DVD player, Yamaha surround sound system, 40 to 50 DVD movies and a pair of women’s Oakley sunglasses. Total value of stolen property exceeds $5000. Anyone with information on the above break and enter or any other crime is asked to call Near North Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS(8477). Remain Anonymous and earn a cash reward. Your call is never taped or traced. . Tips can also be submitted online at www.nearnorthcrimestoppers.com CRIME OF THE WEEK - December 23rd, 2009 Break enter and Theft Near North Crime Stoppers and the North Bay Detachment of the OPP are asking the public’s assistance in solving a Break, Enter and Theft that occurred on the 12th of September 2009 on Village Rd. in East Ferris Township. Sometime overnight, unknown suspect(s) entered the garage adjacent to the residence and stole a 2002 Craftsman 20HP riding lawn tractor, green in colour. The tractor is valued at $3500. Anyone with information on this Break, Enter & Theft or any other crime is asked to contact Near North Crime Stoppers: · Call 1-800-222-TIPS(8477) · Submit TIP online at www.nearnorthcrimestoppers.com · Text ‘Nipper’ and TIP info to CRIMES (274637) Remain Anonymous and earn a cash reward of up to $2000 CRIME OF THE WEEK - December 16th, 2009 Near North Crime Stoppers and the North Bay Police Service are asking the public’s assistance in solving an Assault that occurred on Halloween night, October 31, 2009, on Algonquin Ave near Shirreff Street, North Bay. At approximately 1100pm, the male victim, accompanied by female friends, was walking on Algonquin Ave. near Shirreff Street, when they were approached by 3 unknown males. Following a brief conversation, the 3 males began assaulting the male victim. As a result, the victim suffered severe injuries, requiring medical treatment. One Suspect is described as a male, dark complexion, 5’8” tall, medium build, short black hair, wearing a black suit jacket and black pants and a white shirt. A second Suspect is described as a male, 18 to 21 years old, 5’7 to 5’8” tall, medium built, wearing a black jacket and blue jeans. The third Suspect is described as a male person wearing a hoody. Anyone with information on this Assault or any other crime is asked to contact Near North Crime Stoppers: · Call 1-800-222-TIPS(8477) · Submit TIP online at www.nearnorthcrimestoppers.com · Text ‘Nipper’ and TIP info to CRIMES (274637) Remain Anonymous and earn a cash reward of up to $2000 CRIME OF THE WEEK - December 2nd, 2009 Crime of the Week – December 2, 2009 ARMED ROBBERY Near North Crime Stoppers and the North Bay Police Service are asking the public’s assistance in solving an Armed robbery that occurred on September 27, 2009 at the Mac’s Convenience Store located at 1867 O’Brien St., in North Bay. At 0257 hours, a masked male entered the convenience store, brandishing a long kitchen knife, demanding money. The Suspect left on foot on O’Brien towards Ski Club Rd., after getting an undisclosed amount of cash and cigarettes. The Suspect is described as a white male, approximately 5’8” tall, medium build, wearing a dark coloured hoodie with “quick silver” in white letters across the chest, a lime green Halloween mask and white cotton gloves. Anyone with information on this Armed Robbery or any other crime is asked to contact Near North Crime Stoppers: · Call 1-800-222-TIPS(8477) · Submit TIP online at www.nearnorthcrimestoppers.com · Text ‘Nipper’ and TIP info to CRIMES (274637) Remain Anonymous and earn a cash reward of up to $2000 CRIME OF THE WEEK - October 15th, 2009 Near North Crime Stoppers and the Anishinabek Police Service are asking for the public’s assistance in solving the following Break, Enter and Theft. On September 24, 2009 a Break and Enter occurred at 17 Philip Street Nipissing First Nation. Unknown culprits broke the padlock off the front door of the Nipissing First Nation Fisheries department garage and gained entry the building. Culprits stole a Kilotech weight scale Model LPII. ( value $2500.00 ). It was the only item stolen from the garage. Anyone with information on the above theft or any other crime is asked to call Near North Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS(8477). Tips can also be submitted on the Near North Crime Stoppers Website @ www.nearnorthcrimestoppers.com OR by texting “nipper + tip info” to CRIMES (274637) Remain Anonymous and earn a cash reward. Your call is never taped or traced. CRIME OF THE WEEK - July 15th, 2009 Near North Crime Stoppers and the North Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police are seeking the public’s assistance in solving the following Crime in the Bonfield area. North Bay OPP is investigating an attempted Break and Enter to a residence on Maple road that occurred at 1:45 am on Saturday July 11th 2009. The home owner was awoken by the sound of the homes door bell. When the home owner came to the door he saw a suspect fleeing the property. Police were immediately called. It was discovered that the rear door to the residence and the garage door had been pried open. Police believe there were at lease two suspects present at the time of this break in attempt. Police theorize the suspects initially believed there was no one home and then became suspicious, ringing the door bell to double check. Also in the Bonfield area on the previous night, a motor vehicle was pried in to. Anyone with information on the above break and enters or any other crime is asked to call Near North Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS(8477). Remain Anonymous and earn a cash reward. Your call is never taped or traced. . Tips can also be submitted online at www.nearnorthcrimestoppers.com CRIME OF THE WEEK - July 9th, 2009 Near North Crime Stoppers and the Almaguin Highlands OPP Detachment are requesting the public’s assistance in solving a Break, Enter and Theft that occurred in Burk’s Falls On Saturday June 13, 2009 Between the hours of midnight and 6:00 am on Saturday June 13, 2009, unknown Suspect(s) broke into the garden centre at Terry’s Value Mart located on Commercial Drive, Burk’s Falls. Entry was gained by cutting the pad lock to the garden centre gate . Once inside, the Suspect(s) stole a number of shrubs, bags of plant soil, flowers and bags of pine bark, worth a total value of over $1,500.00. Anyone with information on this Break and Enter, or any other crime is asked to call Near North Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS(8477). Remain Anonymous and earn a cash reward. Your call is never taped or traced. Tips can also be submitted online at www.nearnorthcrimestoppers.com CRIME OF THE WEEK - April 22nd, 2009 Near North Crime Stoppers and the West Nipissing Police Service are requesting the public’s assistance in solving a costly Mischief that has been occurring on Highway 64 for several years. During the Month of March 2009, West Nipissing Police Service responded to yet another call of nails being intentionally “driven” in to the road just north of Leclaire road. Over the last 4 years it appears as if the suspect (s) are using some sort of nail gun to drive nails in to the paved portion of the Highway. This is causing numerous motorists to suffer punctured tires. This is also a severe safety risk to drivers as a blown tire can result in loss of control. Crime Stoppers and Police are asking anyone observing suspicious activity along this stretch of Highway to call in immediately. West Nipissing Police are also reminding the public not to confront anyone involved in suspicious activity and that your safety is paramount. Anyone with information on this Mischief, or any other crime is asked to call Near North Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS(8477) or submit a tip to www.nearnorthcrimestopper.com Remain Anonymous and earn a cash reward. Your call is never taped or traced. CRIME OF THE WEEK - December 9th, 2008 Near North Crime Stoppers and the West Parry Sound OPP detachment are requesting the public’s assistance in solving a break and enter in the Parry Sound area. On the 26th of November 2008 the West Parry Sound OPP were called to a break and enter into a cottage located on Geewadin Road in Parry Sound. Police attended and investigation revealed that sometime between the 16th of November and the 26th of November 2008 unknown persons attended the cottage and gained entry. Once inside the unknown persons removed some tools, chainsaw and paint supplies. Police are continuing their investigation. Anyone with information on this break and enter, or any other crime is asked to call Near North Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS(8477). Remain Anonymous and earn a cash reward. Your call is never taped or traced. CRIME OF THE WEEK - October 29th, 2008 Break and Enter Results in Theft of Weapons Near North Crime Stoppers and Powassan OPP Detachment are asking for the publics assistance in solving a break, enter and theft which occurred in Nipissing Township sometime between 6:30 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. Friday, October 24th, 2008. The culprit(s) gained entry by prying a basement door to the residence located on Highway 534 in Nipissing Twp. Guns, ammunition and tools were stolen with an estimated value of over $5,000. Itemized list of stolen property: § Rossi Model 57, 22 cal, pump action rifle; § Cooey Model 75, 22 cal, bolt action; § Squires Bingham Model 30, 12 gauge shot gun, pump action; § Remington Mod 870 express, 12 gauge shot gun, pump action; § Savage Model 67F,12 gauge shot gun, pump action, sections; § Gauchaiga 410, shot gun single shot with a 12 inch barrel; § J Lloyd, unknown model, 12 gauge shot gun, single shot; § Cooey model 84, 12 gauge shot gun, single shot; § Cooey model 84, 12 gauge shot gun, hinge break; § Sears model 101100, 12 gauge shot gun, single shot; § Excalibre Cross Bow; No other details § Poulin 33cc chain saw 16” bar. § Various ammunition for the above mentioned weapons Police are continuing their investigation and are seeking the public’s assistance. If you have any information regarding this break-in, please contact the Powassan OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or the Near North Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. CRIME OF THE WEEK - September 10th, 2008 Near North Crime Stoppers and the Powassan Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police are seeking the public’s assistance in solving the following Break and Enter . Some time between 8:30pm on Tuesday the 26th of August and 3:30 pm on Wednesday the 27th of August, an unknown culprit pried open and entered the rear basement window of the Powassan UNITED CHURCH located at 462 Main street. Once inside the Church the culprit broke in to several locked rooms and Offices apparently looking for cash and valuables. $300 cash was stolen from a cash box. The culprit caused around $2000 damage to the Church. Anyone with information on the above Collision or any other crime is asked to call Near North Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS(8477). Remain Anonymous and earn a cash reward. Your call is never taped or traced. CRIME OF THE WEEK - August 13th, 2008 August 13th, 2008 Near North Crime Stoppers and the North Bay Police Service are requesting the public’s assistance in solving a Home Invasion that occurred on August 06th at 11:30 pm, 2008 in North Bay. 3 Males entered a motel room in the 300 Block of McIntyre Street East. The males wore hoods and had their faces covered. The victim was struck with a piece of wood and punched. The victim’s wallet and pills were taken. There was a brief struggle between the suspects and the victim before they fled on foot. All the males are described at approximately 5-10 and 160 lbs with ages ranging from 20 to 25 years old. Suspect #1 described as a black male wearing a hooded coat with matching blue pants, white tee shirt under the coat with a red bandana over his face. Suspect #2, white male with a black jacket and blue bandana over his face. Suspect #3 white male with no other description. CRIME OF THE WEEK - July 30th, 2008 Near North Crime Stoppers and the North Bay Police Service are requesting the public’s assistance in solving an Assault that occurred on June 7th, 2008, in the parking lot of Fanny’s, located at 1420 Seymour Street, North Bay. At approximately 1:00 a.m, the victim, attempting to intervene in a verbal argument between two persons, was punched, knocked to the ground and kicked until he was unconscious. The victim sustained injuries that required medical attention. The 5 assailants fled on foot towards Station Road. They are described as white males in their 20’s. One Suspect is further described as being 5’9” tall, 160 lbs, brown hair wearing a blue ball cap and a beige shirt. Another Suspect is described as 5’9”, stocky build, wearing a dark ball cap and a dark sweater. One of the Suspect is possibly named “Corey”. Anyone with information on this Assault or any other crime is asked to call Near North Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS(8477). Remain Anonymous and earn a cash reward. Your call is never taped or traced. CRIME OF THE WEEK - July 9th, 2008 Near North Crime Stoppers and the Mattawa OPP Detachment are asking for the public’s assistance in solving a break, enter and theft which occurred sometime between May 31st and June 28th, 2008 at a cottage in Papineau-Cameron Township. On June 28th, 2008, the owner attended his cottage to find it had been subject to a break, enter and theft. There was no sign of forced entry; however, several items were taken including two disassembled All-Terrain Vehicles (ATV). The owner had taken precautionary measures to deter any culprit(s) from stealing his ATV’s; however, this did not discourage the thief(s). Taken from the cottage were: 1. 2001 Honda RA, 250 cc, 2 WD, Red, $3,500 value; 2. 2000 Honda TSC MF, 450 cc, 4 WD, Yellow, $4,500 value. 3. HJC helmets (3 – one yellow and 2 red), $300 value; 4. Weed Whacker – Green, $200 value; 5. Flashlight – 50 million candle watt, $50 value; 6. Ray O Vac flashlight (5), $100 value; 7. Pellet gun, $25 value; and 8. Fishing Rods (2), $100 value. Anyone with information on the above theft or any other crime is asked to call Near North Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS(8477). Remain Anonymous and earn a cash reward. Your call is never taped or traced. CRIME OF THE WEEK - July 2nd, 2008 Near North Crime Stoppers and the North Bay Police Service are requesting the public’s assistance in solving several acts of Mischief that occurred in North Bay over the past several months. Since the month of April, 40 incidents of damage to property caused by spray paint have been reported. Suspects are spray painting graffiti on vehicles, buildings and other structures within the city, causing several thousands of dollars in damages and cleaning cost. Anyone with information on these mischief or any other crime is asked to call Near North Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS(8477). Remain Anonymous and earn a cash reward. Your call is never taped or traced. CRIME OF THE WEEK - June 18th, 2008 Near North Crime Stoppers and the North Bay Police Service are requesting the public’s assistance in solving the theft of 20 tires and rims from a local truck centre. Overnight on June 8th 2008, unknown persons attended Near North Truck Centre located on Highway #11 North, in North Bay and stole 20 Michelin tires and rims from display vehicles. The thieves jacked-up several trucks, removed the tires mounted on polished aluminium rims, and left the vehicles on blocks. The value of the theft is estimated at $20,000.00 Anyone with information on this Theft or any other crime is asked to call Near North Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS(8477). Remain Anonymous and earn a cash reward. Your call is never taped or traced. CRIME OF THE WEEK - June 11th, 2008 Near North Crime Stoppers and the Mattawa OPP Detachment are asking for the public’s assistance in solving a Theft that occurred on a Logging work site in Papineau Cameron Township on January 26, 2008. Thieves attended a logging road near Sturgeon Lake and stole a Tool box, 3 ratchet sets, and two Motorola CB radios. The culprits also siphoned approximately 50 gallons of gas from a Logging Skidder gas tank. The total value of the theft was $2400. Anyone with information on the above theft or any other crime is asked to call Near North Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS(8477). Remain Anonymous and earn a cash reward. Your call is never taped or traced. CRIME OF THE WEEK - May 28th, 2008 Near North Crime Stoppers and the North Bay OPP Detachment are asking for the Publics assistance in solving the theft of an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) which was stolen from a residence located on Derland Road in East Ferris Township, Ontario, sometime between midnight and 4:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 8th, 2008. The Honda ATV’s was fastened to a trailer and parked in the driveway of a Derland Road residential property. The keys had been left in the ignition and marking on the roadway indicate the culprit may have left in a westerly direction. The ATV is described as a red 2007 Honda MF, with a winch and firearm brackets as well as a “2 up” seat. Anyone with information on the above Theft or any other crime is asked to call Near North Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS(8477). Remain Anonymous and earn a cash reward. Your call is never taped or traced. CRIME OF THE WEEK - May 7th, 2008 Near North Crime Stoppers and the North Bay Police Service are requesting the public’s assistance in solving an Assault. On April 19, 2008, during the evening and early morning hours, a large bush party took place at an area known locally as the old reservoir at the end of Ski club Rd. During this party a number of fights and assaults took place. Two youths were robbed of their ipod, cell phones and money. During an altercation an unknown male sprayed the group with what is believed to be pepper spray or bear spray. As a result, several persons required medical attention. The Suspect fled the scene in a small dark coloured vehicle. He is described as a white male, tall and thin built, 18 to 20 years old with shaggy hair possibly nicknamed “Droopy”. Anyone with information on this Assault or any other crime is asked to call Near North Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS(8477). Remain Anonymous and earn a cash reward. Your call is never taped or traced. CRIME OF THE WEEK - April 30th, 2008 29 Apr 2008 Near North Crime Stoppers and the Mattawa OPP Detachment are asking for the public’s assistance in solving a Mischief. Sometime in mid-April, unknown culprits smashed the outside lights of the Mattawa Museum causing extensive damage. Damage to property around the Mattawa Museum has been an on-going problem. This was the second time the lights were smashed in a short period of time. Anyone with information on the above theft or any other crime is asked to call Near North Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS(8477). Remain Anonymous and earn a cash reward. Your call is never taped or traced. CRIME OF THE WEEK - April 16th, 2008 16 Apr 2008 Near North Crime Stoppers and the North Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police are seeking the public’s assistance in solving the following two Crimes in the Astorville area. North Bay OPP is investigating a Break and Enter to a residence on Astorville road that occurred in late March of 2008. The culprits broke in to the residence and stole a Toshiba television set, an X-box and various tools. North Bay OPP are also investigating the theft of CD’s from a motor vehicle that occurred on Hillcrest road in the Village of Astorville also in late March. Thieves damaged the vehicle when breaking in to it. Anyone with information on the above break and enters or any other crime is asked to call Near North Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS(8477). Remain Anonymous and earn a cash reward. Your call is never taped or traced. CRIME OF THE WEEK - April 16th, 2008 Near North Crime Stoppers and the West Parry Sound OPP detachment are requesting the public’s assistance in solving several acts of vandalism committed in the Dunchuch area. Sometime before March 12, 2008, vandals broke into the trailer / change room, located at the outdoor skating rink, 12 Church St., Dunchurch. Once inside, they punched holes in the walls and damaged the heater. Between April 2 and April 6, 2008, vandals broke into the trailer and again punched holes in the newly repaired walls and smashed fluorescent lights on the ground outside the building. During the same period of time, damage was also done to the lighted sign located at the Dunchurch Communtiy Hall, on Highway #124, near Church Street. Light bulbs were broken and the letters rearranged to display a message of profanity Anyone with information on these acts of vandalism or any other crime is asked to call Near North Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS(8477). Remain Anonymous and earn a cash reward. Your call is never taped or traced. CRIME OF THE WEEK - March 19th, 2008 Near North Crime Stoppers and the Mattawa OPP are asking for the public’s assistance in solving the theft of an All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) stolen from a residence located on Moosehead Road in the Mattawan Township, sometime between Sunday, March 9th, 2008 and Tuesday, March 11th, 2008. The ATV is described as a black 2007 MOTO CF, 4 wheel drive, 500 A, equipped with an add-on passenger up-seat, a windshield as well as a winch. The ATV has an estimated value of approximately $10,000. Anyone with information on the above theft or any other crime is asked to call Near North Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS(8477). Remain Anonymous and earn a cash reward. Your call is never taped or traced. CRIME OF THE WEEK - March 5th, 2008 Near North Crime Stoppers and the North Bay Police Service are requesting the public’s assistance in solving a Robbery. On Sunday August 5th , 2007, at approximately 1:30 am, an unknown male entered the Mac’s Mart convenience store located at 525 Lakeshore dr., North Bay, brandishing a knife, and demanded money and cigarettes from the clerk. The Suspect fled the scene after receiving cash and cigarettes valued at approximately $1100.00 The Suspect is described as a white male, in his early 20, approximately 5’8” tall, wearing a Fedora type hat, dark coloured scarf covering part of his face, dark sleeveless hooded sweater and baggy blue jeans. The Suspect also had a white cloth wrapped around his forearm. Anyone with information on this Robbery or any other crime is asked to call Near North Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS(8477). Remain Anonymous and earn a cash reward. Your call is never taped or traced. CRIME OF THE WEEK - February 6th, 2008 Near North Crime Stoppers and the North Bay Police Service are requesting the public’s assistance in solving a Theft. Sometime between the 7Th of January and the 12Th of January 2008, unknown persons broke into a locked trailer located at Farmers Cartage, on highway #17 East, in the City of North Bay. The Suspect(s) remove a number of power tools, including power drills, chainsaws and a generator. The value of the property lost is approximately $7200.00. This is the second similar occurrence in this the area in the last 18 months. During the first occurrence, similar types of power tools were taken. Anyone with information on this Theft or any other crime is asked to call Near North Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS(8477). Remain Anonymous and earn a cash reward. Your call is never taped or traced. CRIME OF THE WEEK - December 19th, 2007 Near North Crime Stoppers and the Powassan Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police are seeking the public’s assistance in the following Trespassing/Mischief. Sometime between 5:00pm on December 12, 2007 , and 09:00am on December 13, 2007, unknown Suspect(s) utilized the “Wasi Cross Country Ski Club” trail system located on lake Nosbonsing Rd., between Callander and Astorville, with an ATV, causing considerable damages to the groomed tracks. Anyone with information on the above Trespass/Mischief or any other crime is asked to call Near North Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS(8477). Remain Anonymous and earn a cash reward. Your call is never taped or traced. CRIME OF THE WEEK - December 12th, 2007 Break, Enter and Theft Near North Crime Stoppers and the North Bay Police Service are requesting the public’s assistance in solving a Break, Enter and Theft. On Thursday November 29, 2007, between 6:10 pm and 11:20 pm, a Break, Enter and Theft occurred at the Saturn dealership located at 127 Pinewood Park drive, North Bay. Unknown Suspect(s) gained entry to the business by smashing a plate glass door at the rear of the building. A safe, containing an undisclosed amount of cash, was stolen. It is believed that a vehicle was used by the Suspect(s) to transport the safe. Anyone with information on this Break, Enter and Theft or any other crime is asked to call Near North Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS(8477). Remain Anonymous and earn a cash reward. Your call is never taped or traced. CRIME OF THE WEEK - October 31st, 2007 Near North Crime Stoppers, the North Bay + Noelville Detachments of the Ontario Provincial Police as well as the West Nipissing Police Service are seeking the public’s assistance in solving the Mischief incidents that have been going on for several years. Police are working together in an attempt to identify the person(s) responsible for purposely embedding nails in to the asphalt of the travelled portion of the Highway. These malicious acts are occurring on Highways which surround the communities of Sturgeon Falls-West Nipissing area and Noelville. Sporadic reports of such incidents have been occurring over recent years and causing flat tires to vehicles. The incidents have been increasing in recent months. This is posing a safety concern for the motorists travelling the 17, 64, 535 and 575 Highways. All motorists are asked to be on alert for any suspicious activities along these Highways and report immediately by dialing 911 or Crime Stoppers. Anyone with information on the above Mischief or any other crime is asked to call Near North Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS(8477). Remain Anonymous and earn a cash reward. Your call is never taped or traced. CRIME OF THE WEEK - October 10th, 2007 Near North Crime Stoppers and the Mattawa Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police are seeking the public’s assistance in solving an Arson. In the early morning hours of Sunday the 01st of September 2007, Police and Fire Department were called to a residence on Chenier road in Papineau-Cameron Township near Mattawa. Police and Fire Investigators have established this Fire to be an Arson. Damage was caused to the Home, a Chevrolet Van and a Kawasaki All Terrain Vehicle. No one was injured in the fire. Anyone with information on the above Arson or any other crime is asked to call Near North Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS(8477). Remain Anonymous and earn a cash reward. Your call is never taped or traced. CRIME OF THE WEEK - September 19th, 2007 Near North Crime Stoppers and the Ministry of Natural Resources are looking for the public’s assistance to help solve a natural resource violation case which resulted in a forest fire near 80 Acre Lake in French Township, a frequently visited camping area. On the afternoon of Friday, August 10, 2007, a forest fire was started near 80 Acre Lake. MNR is interested in speaking to any person or persons who may have visited this remote site on this date and /or who may have more information pertaining to this incident. Anyone with information pertaining to this incident or any other crime is asked to call Near North Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS(8477). Remain Anonymous and earn a cash reward. Your call is never taped or traced. CRIME OF THE WEEK - September 12th, 2007 Near North Crime Stoppers and the Powassan Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police are seeking the public’s assistance in solving a series of Break and Enters at the Trout Creek Planning Mill. In less than two months, the Trout Creek Planning Mill located at 76 Hwy 522 in Trout Creek, has been victim to three break and enters. The latest incident which occurred sometime between Friday August 31st and Tuesday September 04th 2007 involved the theft of two red ETQ Diesel generators which were on wheels. The two generators have a value estimated over $7000. In July, thieves made off with 2 desktop Acer computers valued at over $2500. In August, thieves made off with a white and orange Stihl chainsaw. Anyone with information on the above Theft or any other crime is asked to call Near North Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS(8477). Remain Anonymous and earn a cash reward. Your call is never taped or traced. CRIME OF THE WEEK - August 29th, 2007 Near North Crime Stoppers and the Mattawa Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police are seeking the public’s assistance in solving the following Theft of a portable saw mill, valued at $30,000. Mattawa OPP is investigating an incident that occurred between the 20th + 21st of August 2007 in Papineau-Cameron Township near Mattawa, Ontario. Sometime on the night of Monday the 20th of August or the morning hours of Tuesday 21st of August 2007, thieves attended a property just off Highway 17 outside of Mattawa and stole a Wood Miser Brand portable Sawmill, orange in colour. The sawmill was taken along with its trailer package, De-barker, Box blades and covers. The estimated worth of the entire set-up is $30,000. Anyone with information on the above Theft or any other crime is asked to call Near North Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS(8477). Remain Anonymous and earn a cash reward. Your call is never taped or traced. CRIME OF THE WEEK - August 15th, 2007 Near North Crime Stoppers Crime of the week 15 August 2007 Near North Crime Stoppers and the North Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police are seeking the public’s assistance in solving the following theft of a motor vehicle. North Bay OPP reports that sometime between the morning hours of Monday 30th of July07 and the morning hours of Wednesday the 01st of August 2007, thieves stole a 2003 white Dodge Dakota from a driveway on Maple road in Bonfield Ontario. The Dakota was recovered in the Lindsay Ontario area on the afternoon of the 01st of August 2007 and had been totally destroyed by fire. Anyone with information on the above Vehicle Theft or any other crime is asked to call Near North Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS(8477). Remain Anonymous and earn a cash reward. Your call is never taped or traced. CRIME OF THE WEEK - July 25th, 2007 Near North Crime of the week 25 July 2007 Near North Crime Stopper and the North Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police are seeking the public’s assistance in solving a Break Enter and other recent Thefts in the Bonfield area. On the 23rd of July 2007, thieves entered a Garage on Gagnon street, Bonfield,Ontario. Various tools and a generator were stolen. The value of stolen property exceeds 2,300. Bonfield has also been experiencing a rash of Thefts from parked vehicles. On two occasions, thieves broke in to locked vehicles by smashing windows and removing items. In another theft near Rutherglen, Bonfield Township, thieves took Welding torches and Acetylene gas tanks from a vehicle. Any one with information on the above Break Enter and Thefts or any other crime is asked to contact the Near North Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Remain Anonymous. Earn cash reward. Your call is never taped or traced. CRIME OF THE WEEK - July 11th, 2007 Near North Crime Stoppers and the Barrie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police are seeking the public’s assistance in solving the theft of Motor Homes During the night of July 7th –8th, 2007, three motor homes were stolen from the “Hitch House” located on Highway # 11 in Gasoline Alley, Oro-Medonte, Ontario The stolen vehicles are described as follows: 2007, 45 feet Travel Supreme Motor Home Make: Spartan, Model: 45DL24 colour: black/gold/burgundy Value: $549,995.00 2007, 36 feet Gulf Stream Make: Endura, Model: 6362 Colour: gold Value: $144,000.00 2004, 36 feet Gulf Stream Make: Endura, Model: GSC1 Colour: white with grey/silver bottom Value: $80,000.00 Anyone with information on this crime or any other crime is asked to call Near North Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS(8477). Remain Anonymous and earn a cash reward. Your call is never taped or traced. CRIME OF THE WEEK - June 12th, 2007 CANADIAN CRIME STOPPERS JOIN IN SEARCH FOR MADDY June 8, 2007 The Canadian Crime Stoppers Association is joining the world wide appeal to help find Maddy McCann, the four-year-old girl who was abducted while on vacation with her parents in Portugal just over a month ago. Ralph Page, Chair of the Canadian Crime Stoppers Association, said all Crime Stoppers programs across Canada are being asked to issue media appeals and place information about the missing girl on their web sites. “There is always the possibility that someone somewhere has information that will help solve a case,” Page said. “The Canadian Crime Stoppers Association wants to make sure that everything possible is being done to find this girl.” He said the Crime Stoppers organization in the United Kingdom (Crimestoppers UK) has already mounted a campaign to assist police in taking tips from people across Europe and Crime Stoppers programs in other parts of the world are being encouraged to provide whatever assistance they can. Madeleine (Maddy) McCann was abducted from the bedroom of the hotel where she was sleeping on May 3 with two siblings while her parents had dinner on a nearby patio. Page said investigators are asking people to look closely at Maddy’s right eye which is the most distinguishing feature if anyone sees this girl. “There is a dark line on the iris of her right eye resembling a little teardrop,” he said. “That’s something anyone might notice and could be instrumental in identifying the girl.” Please check the following two web sites http://www.crimestoppers-uk.org/ http://www.findmadeleine.com/ for additional information and photographs of the missing girl. CRIME OF THE WEEK - June 4th, 2007 Near North Crime Stoppers and the Powassan Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police are seeking the public’s assistance in the following Motor vehicle collision. The Powassan OPP Detachment is investigating a Fail to remain motor vehicle collision that occurred on Monday the 30th of April 2007 at 4:08 PM, at the parking lot of O’Shells Value Mart in the Town of Powassan. A 38 year old Powassan woman was walking through the parking lot and suffered minor injuries when she was struck by a small dark coloured vehicle being operated by an elderly woman. The driver of the vehicle failed to remain at the scene. Police are continuing their investigation. Anyone with information on the above Collision or any other crime is asked to call Near North Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS(8477). Remain Anonymous and earn a cash reward. Your call is never taped or traced. CRIME OF THE WEEK - May 16th, 2007 Near North Crime Stoppers and the West Nipissing Police Service are requesting the public’s assistance in solving the theft of an RV trailer. Sometime between mid January 2007 and mid March 2007, a 37 foot trailer was stolen from the lot of Trans Canada RV located at the intersection of Highway #17 and Golf Course Rd., in the municipality of West Nipissing. The trailer is described as a white 2007, 37 foot Springdale trailer, Park model, with two tip outs and a patio door, valued at $40,000.00 Anyone with information on this theft or any other crimes, is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Remain anonymous and earn a cash reward. Your call is never taped or traced. CRIME OF THE WEEK - May 9th, 2007 Near North Crime Stoppers and the Mattawa Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police are seeking the public’s assistance in solving an assault. In the early morning hours of Sunday the 29th of April 2007, the victim, a 20 year old local Mattawa male was walking down Main street in Mattawa when he was approached by an unknown male who assaulted him by punching and biting. The victim sustained injuries which required medical attention. The Suspect is described as a male Native with shoulder length black hair, wearing blue jeans and a sweater with the words “London England” in silver lettering. CRIME OF THE WEEK - May 2nd, 2007 Near North Crime Stoppers and the West Parry Sound OPP detachment are requesting the public’s assistance in solving 3 break and enters that occurred in the Parry Sound area. The first 2 occurred between the 27th of March 2007 and the 28th of March 2007. During this time unknown persons attended 2 residences on Crossley Road in Seguin Township. The unknown person gained entry and removed several items including power tools and golf equipment. The total combined value of property stolen from both places is approximately $21000.00. The third break and enter occurred between the 7th of April 2007 and the 21st of April 2007. During this time period unknown persons attended a shed located on Rockcliffe Drive in Carling Township and gained entry. Once inside the unknown person removed several items including power tools. The approximate value of the items stolen from this break and enter is $9000.00 Anyone with information on the above thefts or any other crime is asked to call Near North Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS(8477). Remain Anonymous and earn a cash reward. Your call is never taped or traced. CRIME OF THE WEEK - April 11th, 2007 Near North Crime Stoppers and the Mattawa Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police are seeking the public’s assistance in solving a Mischief that occurred at the Calvin Township Landfill site near Rutherglen. Sometime between the 28th of March 2007 and the 07th of April 2007 unknown person(s) entered the site and caused damage to a Township Garbage truck by pouring oil and anti-freeze in to the fuel tank and transmission fluid. The vehicle sustained extensive damage. We are asking anyone with information regarding this Mischief or any other crimes to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or 476-TIPS (8477). Remain Anonymous. Earn cash reward. Your call is never taped or traced. CRIME OF THE WEEK - July 27th, 2006 Near North Crime Stoppers and the North Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police urge the public for help in solving this Triple Fatality Motor Vehicle Collison Investigation that occurred nearly one year ago. (North Bay, ON) The North Bay OPP and the North Bay OPP Crime Unit continue their investigation into the triple-fatality that took place on Sunday July 31st, 2005, on Highway 17, approximately 12 kilometers west of North Bay, Ontario. The collision claimed the lives of 15-year-old Melanie Savord of North Bay, 40- year-old Kimberly Oancia of Sudbury, and 37-year-old Brian Dugas of Sudbury. The investigators are responding to witness accounts and tips from the public regarding a green van observed traveling eastbound in the westbound lane that forced the driver of the Silver Hyundai to take evasive action. The green van stopped when a collision occurred between the Hyundai and Dodge Pick-up. It subsequently drove off continuing eastbound. Police wish to remind those traveling through the area about this tragic motor vehicle collision and are again urging the public to come forward with any information that may assist in the investigation. Anyone with information on the above Triple Fatal Collison or any other crime is asked to call Near North Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS(8477). Remain Anonymous and earn a cash reward. Your call is never taped or traced. CRIME OF THE WEEK - May 11th, 2006 20 years ago, May 10, 1986, Mr Gaetano (Guy) PARISE and his wife attended a wedding at the Davidi Club on Airport Rd. in North Bay. Mr. Parise was last seen leaving the front doors of the Davidi Club with another guest of the wedding at around 11:oo p.m Mr. Parise's body was found the next morning at approximately 5:34 a.m at the rear of the Davidi Club. The investigation conducted revealed that the cause of death was gunshot wounds. On this the 20th anniversary of this unsolved murder, the North Bay Police Service is appealing to the public to come forward and assist with the investigation. If you have any information, please call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Remain anonymous, earn a cash reward.