As the Holidays approach, more and more people will be shopping and preparing to celebrate. Although the Christmas season can be a joyful time of celebration, an unexpected robbery, theft or break-in can turn the happy times into a nightmare.
Neighbourhood Watch, in cooperation with the City of London and London Police Service, reminds you to make this season a time of rejoicing rather than a time of regrets. Keep your wits about you and remember these important tips:
On Wednesday November 12 2008 at 10:22 pm London Police Guns and Drugs Section along with assistance of Uniform Patrol officers conducted a motor vehicle stop at Dundas Street at Second Street in relation to a drug and gun investigation. The driver and the passenger of the motor vehicle were arrested. Police searched the vehicle and located a loaded 45 calibre semi automatic handgun, a set of digital scales, 3.2 grams of powder cocaine and 12.0 grams of crack cocaine. ($1520.00)
The Outlet is home to Goodwill's first bright and Spacious Re-sale Bookstore. It is also home to Fanshawe College's Employment Ontario Program, a retail store, and a drive-in donation centre.
Michelle Quintyn - Goodwill President and CEO
The new Goodwill location replaces an empty lot which had been vacant for nearly a decade since the gas station which had been on that location was torn down. A host of dignitaries including MP Glen Pearson, MPP Deb Matthews, Ward 4 Councillor Stephen Orser, MP Irene Mathyssen and many others were in attendance for the opening.
Ward 4 Councillor Stephen Orser remarked that he has answered many phone calls over the past few months from constituents regarding the new Goodwill Centre. They were pleased to see the new Centre being built. Orser stressed that the best way to support the new Goodwill Centre was to use it.
Make Donations! Purchase items there and let others in the neighbourhood know about it. He even showed a trench coat that he had purchased at a Goodwill store when he was a student. Most of us have purchas clothes or other goods at these stores. It's a good way to reuse and recycle and save money as well.
Residents in the area are encouraged to come in and visit the spacious, bright new store as well as the Job Connect offices which offer many free services to those looking for employment.
The site provides a vital connection for area residents to two of London's strongest agencies which specialize in employment, training and other vital needs.
This area of Northeast London will benefit greatly from the established links that Fanshawe and Goodwill have with service providers and agencies throughout London.
On Tuesday November 11 2008 at 12 pm a female entered the Beer Store located at 250 Piccadilly Street, stole money from the poppy box and fled in an unknown direction.
Police were contacted and are looking for a female described as a white female, 35 to 45 years old, 5’3, 175 lbs, heavy set with long brown hair wearing a zip up hooded jacket that was grey or light blue in colour.
Video surveillance footage of the suspect is available upon request.Anyone with information contact Police at 519-661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS. You can also provide your tips online at www.londoncrimestoppers.com.
London Police continue to investigate the City’s sixth traffic fatality. At 7:23 am a cyclist travelling southbound along the curb of Egerton Street was struck by a fuel truck that turned right into the CN Railway yard at Egerton and Brydges.
1) Male white with olive complexion, 20-25 years old, 6'0, stocky build 200lbs. 1 inch buzz cut brown hair with dark eyes. Grey/White hooded sweatshirt with plaid pattern and blue jeans. This male was holding a silver handgun.
2) Male white, 20-25 years old, tall skinny, 6'0, shaved head, light blue eyes clean shaven 150 lbs. Black hooded sweatshirt with outline of skeleton on it, zipped up with hood pulled over face.
3) White male, olive skin tone, 20-25 years old, 5'5 to 5'7 stocky build, 160lbs Short dark hair and brown eyes, bulky sweatshirt with a beige pattern on and a black face mask.
4) White male, 20-25 years old, 5'7 stocky build with a grey fleece and navy blue mask.If anyone has any information contact Police at 519-661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS. You can also provide your tips online at www.londoncrimestoppers.com. Previous Release;
