Domestic Violence
Arnprior and Renfrew officers investigated five domestic disputes during the past week. No criminal offences took place.
If you or someone you know is living in or involved in an abusive relationship help is available. Contact Bernadette McCann House 24/7 for support, advice or the safety of a shelter at 1-800-267-4930. In emergencies call 9-1-1.
Break and Enter
The office at the Arnprior landfill site on River Road in McNab Braeside Township was the scene of a break-in. Managers discovered the break in on Monday, January 22. The break-in happened between 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20 and 6 a.m. Monday ,Jan. 22.
A door was pried open and items stolen from inside. Stolen property included a Milwaukee Model M18 grease gun, cordless drill, a Wild Game Industries trail camera, a propane heater, a propane torch, a First Aid kit, bag of work gloves, a large hammer, and miscellaneous lubricants and cleaners. The pry bar used to break in was located and seized.
PC Kevin Rebertz is continuing to investigate.
A shed at a property on Queen Street in Renfrew was entered by a tall male but the crime was interrupted by a neighbour and the thief ran off empty handed.
On Tuesday, Jan. 23 at 7:30 p.m., a witness noticed a male enter a shed in a neighbour’s backyard. The witness confronted the suspect, the two had a brief physical confrontation and the suspect fled on foot. He was last seen running north on Munroe Ave.
The suspect is described as a white male, 6-feet tall, medium to heavy build, blond hair, approximately 40-45 years old. He was wearing a dark winter parka, carrying a flashlight and a plastic grocery bag, and smelled strongly of alcohol.
PC Mark Yarmel is leading the investigation.
A quantity of cash was stolen from a vehicle parked in a parking lot on First Ave in Arnprior. The theft happened on Sunday, Jan. 21 between 4 and 6 p.m.
Tools were stolen from a storage unit located on McLachlin St N in Arnprior. The theft was discovered on Tuesday, Jan. 23 and took place sometime in the previous week. The unit was locked and there was no sign of forced entry. Stolen property includes numerous Milwaukee brand items, Mastercraft brand items, a Lincoln mig welder and a Kunys contractor bag.
Stolen Vehicle
A pick-up truck was stolen from the parking lot of the Armouries in Renfrew in the early morning hours of Saturday, Jan. 27.
The owner advised the vehicle was locked and the keys were in his jacket in the coat room at the hall. The truck was stolen between 9:30 p.m. and 1:30 a.m. The truck was later located on Barr Street in Renfrew. PC Kyle Mask is investigating.
Crime Stoppers
Crime Stoppers Pembroke/Renfrew County believes that someone may have information that could assist police in solving these crimes. If you have information on any criminal offence that results in charges being laid, you qualify for an award of up to $2,000.00. Call Pembroke/Renfrew County Crime Stoppers at 735-8477 or toll free at 1-800-222-8477. You could help solve a crime. All tips remain anonymous and you will not have to attend court. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display. The telephones are answered 24 hours a day. Please visit the website www.valleytips.ca.
