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Thursday, March 10, 2016

Daytime break and enter MATTAWA – On March 8, 2016, Mattawa Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was notified of a break-in at a residence on Valois Drive that occurred on March 7 between the hours of 6:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.
BayToday Staff

False identity provided to police

On March 7, 2016, at approximately 3 p.m., a member of North Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped and spoke with a male pedestrian on the side of Highway 11, City of North Bay. 

The male provided a false name to the officer and upon further investigation, the male’s true identified was obtained. He was also found to be in possession of stolen property.

Stanley AMERALIK, 34, of no fixed address, was charged with:

  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000, as per section 354(1)(a) of the Criminal Code (CC)
  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order (x2), as per section 733.1(1) of the CC
  • Public Mischief, as per section 140(1)(b) of the CC

The accused was held in custody for a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in North Bay, Ontario, on March 8, 2015.

Daytime break and enter

MATTAWA – On March 8, 2016, Mattawa Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was notified of a break-in at a residence on Valois Drive that occurred on March 7 between the hours of 6:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.  The owners of the residence were not home at the time of the incident.

The suspect(s) kicked in the main, front, door to gain entry into the home. It is unknown at the time of this media release what was stolen from the residence.

While this investigation is underway, police would like to remind the public of the importance of securing your property. 

DETER BREAK-INS:

  • Equip your entry doors with deadbolts and lock windows. 
  • Install outdoor motion-sensor lights.
  • Install a home/commercial security system and display the alarm company’s decal.  
  • Keep garage doors secured.

ALWAYS APPEAR TO BE HOME:

  • Install timers to internal and external lights.
  • Stop mail service.
  • Ask a neighbour you trust to take care of your garbage. 
  • Keep your landscaping groomed and limit privacy fencing.
  • Do NOT announce absences over social media. 

Thieves like to target easy-to-carry items so their movement is not hindered. Mark or etch your valuables in a highly visible spot. Property that is engraved is considered “damaged goods” in the eyes of a criminal.   

Keep a list of the serial numbers of all your valuables including electronic devices, tools and generators in a secure area, as these numbers can assist in police investigations.

Remember to assure your safety at all times. All suspicious matters need to be reported to police. Do not tamper with a crime scene, as valuable evidence can be lost.   

Any person with information regarding the person(s) responsible for this incident should immediately contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122 or their nearest police authority. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit information online at www.tipsubmit.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.