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Thieves breaking into cars don't take holidays. Northern Ont. teen caught twice in two days

The suspect tried to flee from police and a short foot pursuit ensued but ended with the man being caught and placed under arrest
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TEMISKAMING SHORES — It warning from the OPP that criminals remain active during the Christmas periods and you should take precautions.

One Temiskaming Shores teen is now on Santa's naughty list, after being arrested breaking into a vehicle just a day after getting caught breaking into another vehicle. 

OPP say on the afternoon of December 21, Temiskaming Detachment OPP officers responded to a call about a thief going through unlocked vehicles on Pine Street in Temiskaming Shores.

A short time later, police found and arrested the man involved in the theft.   

An 18-year-old man from Temiskaming Shores is charged with:

  • Fail to comply with sentence
  • Theft under $5,000 from a motor vehicle
  • Resist peace officer
  • Break, enter a dwelling-house- commit an indictable offence
  • Possession property obtained by crime under $5,000 - in Canada

He was released by way of an undertaking and was scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on January 14.

But the next day, shortly after 5 a.m., OPP officers received a call from Dymond Township about a thief that was causing a disturbance and attempting to break into vehicles. 

Police found him near Highway 11 and Drive-in Theatre Road. 

The suspect tried to flee from police and a short foot pursuit ensued but ended with the man being caught and placed under arrest. While being escorted to the police cruiser, the suspect assaulted police. 

The same young man is charged with:

  • Two counts of assaulting a peace officer
  • Fail to comply with sentence
  • Mischief under $5,000, 
  • Assault

He was held for a bail hearing and was scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice Monday.

Police remind you that a professional thief can steal your vehicle in just 30 seconds - without the key. The same applies to your home; by leaving an unlocked door or an open window.

LOCK IT OR LOSE IT is a proactive crime prevention program to encourage drivers to take a few simple precautions that will protect your vehicle and contents from theft. 

  • Keep valuables out of sight. If you have to leave them in the vehicle, put them in the trunk before you park at your final destination;
  • Always park your vehicle in a well-lit area;
  • Never leave your vehicle unattended while it is running;
  • Lock your doors at all times.

Thieves will often target easy to carry items so that it doesn't impede with their movement. All suspicious activity needs to be reported to the police. Try to obtain as much information as possible while assuring your safety, and do not interfere with the crime scene.   


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