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On Saturday July 8th, Lynn Therrien, was found deceased in the Thames River.
On Thursday, July 6th at midnight, Lyne Therrien was seen leaving her residence in St. Thomas. Therrien’s destination was not known. Police are looking to trace Therrien’s whereabouts from Thursday until her body was discovered in London. Lyne is described at 39 years old, white, 5’6”, 140 lbs, with short blonde hair.
Lyne was wearing blue jeans, a red top and sandals. Police have not recovered the black leather purse she was seen to have when she departed her residence.
Middlesex OPP is investigating two separate break-ins to the same residence located on River Road on Oneida First Nation. The residence was broken into on July 8th and 9th, 2007.
Hardwood flooring and a microwave were stolen. The house was ransacked and sustained damage to the interior and exterior. Total value is estimated to be over $5000.00.
The two suspects are described as young native males; one wearing a white shirt and shorts, the other has scruffy hair and is wearing blue shorts. The suspect vehicle is described as a full-size GMC or Chevy pickup truck. The truck is two-tone with black or dark blue on the top and bottom, with silver or white in the middle.
Crime Stoppers need your help to solve a car-jacking that took place in the Super-Store parking lot in Strathroy on May 24th, 2007.
The suspect male approached a senior male who was loading groceries into a Dodge Caravan and tried to wrestle his van keys from his hands. The suspect then approached another van in the parking lot and got into the empty driver’s seat. The passenger seat in this van was occupied by the female owner of the vehicle. The male suspect told the passenger to get out, and the female jumped out of the van, sustaining some injury.
The male escaped from the area with the stolen 2000 Chevy Venture. The Chevy van was eventually abandoned in Woodstock.
The trafficking and illegal possession of firearms is a serious issue that compromises the safety of all citizens.
In an effort to combat this problem, police have units dedicated to investigating these offences in the Province of Ontario and in the Counties of Middlesex and Elgin. London Police Service has set up a group of Police Officers dedicated to investigating these offences called Project Disarm. Disarm is appealing to the public for information with regards to the possession of illegal firearms.
The "Provincial Weapons Enforcement Unit" (P.W.E.U.) is a Joint Forces Unit under the direction of the Ontario Provincial Police. Membership is comprised of most of the "major" municipal police services, the O.P.P., RCMP and Canada Customs. P.W.E.U. is an investigative unit also offering assistance to all law enforcement agencies in firearms investigations. The mandate of PWEU is to identify people involved in the illegal movement of firearms and to take enforcement action. This includes the Criminal Code offences of Smuggling, Trafficking, and simple possession of "Crime Guns".
Anyone wishing to pass on information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 519 661 TIPS.
Middlesex OPP needs your help to identify a male that was involved in a home invasion assault north of Lucan, on September 19th, 2007. The male perpetrated the home invasion along with 3 other males, then fled the scene in a white 2-door Pontiac Sunfire that is damaged on the driver’s side.
The vehicle went southbound on Denfield Road and was followed by the OPP to the Masonville Mall in London. Three males were captured and arrested at the mall, but one male remains outstanding. This male is seen on video surveillance running across the parking lot. He is described as: white, very tall with a thin build, with red hair. He was wearing shorts.
London Police Service is investigating a sexual assault that occurred near Dufferin and Cartright Streets on Friday September 28 at 3:15am.
A female exited the rear of her residence and was confronted by a male who was outside the door. The male sexually assaulted the female, and then fled the scene on foot.
The male is described as white, 30-40 years old, 6 foot tall, with a medium build. He has short dirty blonde hair with a long slim face. He was wearing a dark blue shirt, blue jeans and glasses.
If you know anything about this horrendous crime, or any other crime, contact crime stoppers.
Chippewa First Nation Police is investigating a mischief to the “Jesse - Daniel Memorial” at the Jesse Daniel Playground located on Jubilee Road on Chippewa First Nation.
The mischief occurred sometime over the summer, most likely in June. Suspects damaged the memorial damaging the protective cover of the photo of the boys. The damage to this memorial has angered many citizens, but police have no leads on who did this, or why, this may have occurred. There are no suspects in the case.
Jesse and Daniel were killed in 2000 as the result of an impaired driving collision. The Memorial and Playground named in their honour on Chippewa of the Thames First Nations is to allow friends, family and community members to keep their memory alive. Please contact Crime Stoppers if you have any information about this senseless crime.
The London Police Service is investigating a robbery that occurred Saturday December 1 2007.
Just before 6 pm, the elderly victim was walking and had just entered a parking lot on Little Simcoe ST. The suspect rode a bicycle behind the victim and attempted to rob her of her purse. The victim fell to the ground during the robbery and sustained serious injuries.
The suspect fled the scene on his bicycle. He is described as a white male youth, possibly in his teens.
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London Police Service is still looking for the suspects responsible for the violent unprovoked attack that occurred Wednesday November 28th.
At 10:40 pm, a male and female were walking on Colette Drive near Jalna Boulevard when two males grabbed the male and severely beat him while money was demanded. The suspects then fled the area on foot. The victim sustained serious but non life threatening injuries.
The suspects are both white males, Approximately 15-18 years of age, one approximately 5’8” in height, wearing a dark coloured toque. The second male is approximately 5’3”, with reddish blonde hair. Both wore 3/4 length coats.
Middlesex OPP is investigating a robbery that took place at G&D Variety on Oneida First Nation on November 20th, 2007.
Two male suspects entered the store and robbed the clerk while terrified customers were forced to watch.
One of the suspects demanded cigarettes and took cash from the register. Lottery tickets along with a small amount of cash were stolen before the suspects fled eastbound on Oneida road in a grey sedan. Suspects are described as aboriginal males, one with a medium build, and one with a thin build. Both males wore blue bandanas covering their faces and hooded sweatshirts.
Middlesex OPP needs your help to identify two males involved in a car jacking robbery that occurred November 1, 2007.
At approximately 8:00 pm a male was flagged down in his vehicle by a female on the side of Melbourne Road in Middlemiss. The female, Reneka Zager, jumped into a vehicle with two other males. The driver of the vehicle was robbed of cash and struck with a chrome-plated pistol. The suspects fled in the 95 green Chevy Astro van, which was later recovered by police.
Zager was arrested, but the OPP are looking for her male accomplices. They are described as being white males in their early twenties with shaved heads.
London Police Service is investigating the robbery that occurred December 24, 2007 at the Sunoco Gas Station located at 944 Hamilton Road.
Just after midnight the employee was approached by the suspect. While armed with a screwdriver, the suspect demanded the victim hand over cash and cigarettes. After robbing the suspect, he fled on foot east bound.
The suspect is described as male, white, 6’2”, 30-40 years, medium build, clean shaven, wearing a green baseball cap with no symbols on it, green sweater and beige pants.
Middlesex OPP is investigating a break-in to the Handi-Mart located in Ballymote that occurred on January 7, 2008.
Suspects drove a silver coloured vehicle to the rear of the store and parked behind a hedge. The suspects forced entry to the building and pried an ATM machine loose. The ATM machine was dragged out and pried open, and a small amount of cash and cigarettes were stolen.
One male suspect is described as wearing a black balaclava, black clothing with black gloves. Video surveillance captured images of the break-in and suspects.
London Police Service is asking for the public’s help in identifying two suspects that are posing as undercover drug officers and robbing victims of prescription medication.
Two male suspects are described as male, white, both 5’8”, 28-32 yrs, one 190 lbs, brown short hair clean shaven wearing a black leather coat and blue jeans, the other suspect 160 lbs, with black shoulder length straight hair wearing a dark coat and blue jeans.
The suspects are able to gain entry into the victim’s home by falsely identifying themselves and producing badges.
The London Police Service is investigating the robbery a 73 year old male on January 9, 2008.
At 9 pm, at the corner of Ridgewood Crescent and Greenwood Ave. after robbing the elderly victim, the suspects stabbed him and kicked him repeatedly. The victim was transported to hospital with serious injuries.
Both suspects are described as male, white, late teens, 6’. One is medium build with reddish/orange bushy hair wearing a red t-shirt, the other wearing a black fleece hoodie. There was possibly a 3rd suspect described as male, black, 5’10”, late teens, wearing a blue bandana.
London Police Service is asking for the public’s help in identifying two suspects that are posing as undercover drug officers and robbing victims of prescription medication.
Two male suspects are described as male, white, both 5’8”, 28-32 yrs, one 190 lbs, brown short hair clean shaven wearing a black leather coat and blue jeans, the other suspect 160 lbs, with black shoulder length straight hair wearing a dark coat and blue jeans.
The suspects are able to gain entry into the victim’s home by falsely identifying themselves and producing badges.
The London Police Service is investigating the robbery of a cab driver that occurred February 3rd.
Just before three am, police were detailed to the Thompson and Adelaide St. where they found the victim suffering from minor head injuries. The victim had picked up two males in the Huron St. area. When they arrived at their destination, the one suspect grabbed the victim and punched him repeated in the head and the two robbed him of his money.
Both suspects are described as male, one is Asian, 20-25 years, short and stock, wearing a blue or black jacket.
The London Police Service is investigating a robbery that occurred February 16th at a home on Dingman Drive.
Shortly after midnight, four or five black males with Jamaican accents entered the home waking the occupants and demanding money and drugs. Numerous assaults and death threats occurred during the robbery. After searching with negative results, the suspects left the residence. At some point during the ordeal the family dog was shot by the suspects.
The suspects are described as between 18 and 25 years, dark borwn complexion, wearing gloves and balaclavas. Two guns were seen, both described as handguns.
The London Police Service is investigating a robbery that occurred shortly after 9 pm on February 20th.
The victim was walking on Capulet Lane, just south of Wonderland Road North when the suspect came up behind the victim and put his arm around him in a friendly manner. At the same time he demanded his money and stated that he didn’t want to cut him. The victim advised he didn’t have any at which point the suspect took out a knife from his pocket. The victim observed the knife and gave the suspect his wallet.
The suspect is described as male, black, late 20’s, 5’7”, medium build, wearing a dark navy blue jacket and light grey balaclava.
London Police are investigating the robbery that took place January 5, 2008 just before 5:30 am. The lone suspect entered the 7/11 store located at 1076 Commissioners Road East and approached the counter. The suspect asked for cigarettes from the clerk then proceeded to demand the money from the cash register. At the same time the suspect demanded the clerk to move faster and stated he had a knife.
The suspect left the store with an undisclosed amount of money and cigarettes.
The suspect is described as male, 35 years, 5’9”, approximately 180 lbs, wearing a beige coloured toque, blue/beige jacket, blue shirt, blue jeans with a scruffy facial appearance.
London Police are investigating frauds where a male accompanied by a female, approach citizens and ask them to assist them in cashing a cheque because they do not have a bank account and need money.
The suspects produce an envelope which is empty and advise the citizen that he / she can deposit the cheque contained in the envelope into their ATM account and then make an immediate withdrawal where the citizen would be paid a small amount of cash for their trouble. The citizen makes the withdrawal, give the suspects the money and the suspects leave. The empty envelope is processed by the bank and subsequently the citizen’s account is adjusted to cover the transaction.
The male suspect is described as white, approx. 32 years, 5’6”, no facial hair, really dark black hair which is short, clean cut, wearing a dark blue sweat shirt, blue jeans and a dark blue baseball cap. The female is 28 – 30 years, white, long dark black hair with a nose piercing.
The London Police Service is investigating a robbery that occurred shortly after 9 pm on February 20th.
The victim was walking on Capulet Lane, just south of Wonderland Road North when the suspect came up behind the victim and put his arm around him in a friendly manner. At the same time he demanded his money and stated that he didn’t want to cut him. The victim advised he didn’t have any at which point the suspect took out a knife from his pocket. The victim observed the knife and gave the suspect his wallet.
The suspect is described as male, black, late 20’s, 5’7”, medium build, wearing a dark navy blue jacket and light grey balaclava.
Illegal guns have no place in our communities.
Crime Stoppers Guns for Cash project started in the fall of 2007 and is being run to assist “Project Disarm” and other officers to get guns off the streets of London. This is being done concurrent to the Federal Government amnesty on long guns which runs until the middle of May 2008.
If you have a firearm that you want to submit for destruction, call your local police service for instructions.
Strathroy-Caradoc Police Service is currently investigating a home invasion that occurred at a Hull Road apartment in Strathroy at 9:15 pm on March 9th, 2008.
Two males forced their way into the apartment. One was armed with a handgun and the other was carrying a wooden baseball bat. Once inside the apartment the suspects forced the lone female occupant to sit on the couch by pointing a gun in her face. They demanded that the victim turn over any drugs and money. One of the suspects opened a coffee table and removed a quantity of cash. The suspects then fled the scene on foot.
One suspect is described as: male, 5'6", 160 lbs approx 25 years, dark toned skin with a heavy pocked marked face wearing dark jeans, black nylon jacket with a hood.
The second suspect is 5'8", 160 lbs, 25 years, dark toned skin wearing a green bandana, dark jeans and a dark coloured nylon jacket with a hood.
The hand gun is described as a small black revolver with a 2" barrel and containing several noticeable scratches.
London Police Service are asking the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect caught on surveillance tape using a stolen credit card at a variety store here in London. The male on surveillance is described by witnesses as approximately 20-25 years old, medium build, 6 feet tall, short blond hair, unshaven. Suspect is wearing a beige or light green sweater with a logo on the front and blue jeans.
The victim in this matter had his wallet stolen while at a business downtown and before he had a chance to cancel his credit card it was used by the suspect. London Police Service would like to remind everyone to maintain tight and positive control of your wallet or purse at all times and be mindful of who is around you whenever you use your debit or credit cards.
Middlesex OPP is currently investigating a break-in to the Petro-Canada Service station situated on Elgin Field Rd in Middlesex Centre. between the hours of 1025 pm on the 23rd of March and 6:30am on the 24th of March 2008.
The suspects deactivated the alarm system. The culprits then gained entry by smashing the glass doors to the vacant restaurant attached to the service station. Once inside the restaurant the suspects broke a hole approximately 2' by 2" in the cement cinder block wall which acts as a barrier between the two businesses. The hole in the wall leads to the Petro Canada office. The suspects removed a large quanity of cigarettes and cash before leaving the scene out the steel door on the east side of the building. Due to the large quanity of cigarettes taken its believed the suspects left the scene in a pick up truck or van.
