Caledon OPP looking for assistance in identifying theft suspects

Caledon OPP's Community Street Crime Unit are investigating a theft of a motor vehicle from the Fines Ford dealership in Bolton.

On Wednesday, Nov. 21 at 3:48 p.m., a male and female suspect were dropped off at the dealership and requested to take a test drive in a 2019 Ford Explorer SUV vehicle.

The suspects were dropped off in a maroon 2019 Lincoln Nautilus SUV with Ontario license plate #BZDE725.

As the motor vehicle was warming up the suspects entered took and left the parking lot with the vehicle.

Assistance is requested in identifying the two suspects.

The female suspect is described as:

South Asian

Early 40s in age

Approximately 5'4” - 5'6”

Skinny build

Long black hair

Identified herself as “Sandy” with a strong accent

Wearing a red winter jacket, black pants and dark boots

The male suspect is described as:

South Asian

Late 20s in age

Approximately 5'10” - 5'11”

Average build

Short hair with stubble beard

Spoke little English

Wearing ripped jeans, black hat, and a black sweater jacket

Anyone with information regarding this crime is asked to contact the Caledon OPP Detachment at (905) 584-2241 or toll free at 1-888-310-1122.

You can also provide information anonymously by contacting Peel Crime Stoppers at: 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.peelcrimestoppers.ca. When you contact Crime Stoppers you stay anonymous, you never have to testify, and you could receive a cash reward of up to $2,000 upon an arrest.

Concerned motorists assist in stopping impaired drivers

Caledon OPP investigated two incidents where impaired drivers were charged after concerned motorists contacted police.

On Friday, Nov. 30 at approximately 5:30pm, officers were called to the area of Charleston Side Road west of Airport Road for the report of a possible impaired driver. Officers located the vehicle and the driver was subsequently arrested.

A 52-year-old man form Midhurst has been charged with impaired operation of a motor vehicle and over 80 milligrams.

On Monday, Dec. 3 at approximately 5:50pm, officers were called to the area of Torbram Road south of Old School Road for a vehicle stopped in a live lane of traffic. Officers located the vehicle and the driver was subsequently arrested.

A 49-years-old man from Brampton, has been charged with impaired care and control of a motor vehicle and care and control over 80 milligrams.

Both drivers are scheduled to appear in Orangeville Provincial Court on Dec. 20.

If you see an impaired driver please call 911, or the OPP at *OPP (*677).  You are allowed to use a mobile device while driving when calling for emergency purposes.

Police remind residents not to leave valuables in vehicles

Caledon OPP have taken several reports of thefts from vehicles which occurred over night on Nov. 29.

At an unknown time through the night, vehicles on Emily Carr Crescent, De Rose Avenue and Country Stoll Crescent, in Bolton, were entered and items were stolen. In one instance, the window of a vehicle was smashed.

In these incidents, victims lost wallets, cash, purses and other valuable items.

Caledon OPP would like to remind the public that when it comes to thefts from motor vehicles, this can be a crime of opportunity for criminals. A crime of opportunity is an act “that is committed without planning when the perpetrator sees that he/she has the chance to commit the act at that moment and seizes it.”

With that being said, we ask that you take the following precautions to help prevent you from becoming a target.

Always roll up your vehicle's windows and lock the doors, never leave valuable items or merchandise in plain view, use your trunk instead or better yet remove all valuable items from your vehicle, if you have a garage, use it and lock both your vehicle and the garage, never leave your vehicle keys in plain view or in an easily accessible area, do not leave your vehicle registration certificate and proof of insurance in your vehicle and always park your vehicle in a well-lit area.

If you have any information or video surveillance footage in relation these thefts, please call the Caledon OPP Detachment Community Street Crime Unit at (905) 584-2241 or 1-888-310-1122.

You can also provide information anonymously by contacting Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.peelcrimestoppers.ca. When you contact Crime Stoppers you stay anonymous, you never have to testify, and you could receive a cash reward of up to $2,000 upon an arrest.

Charges laid following altercation in Bolton

Caledon OPP were called to an altercation in Bolton resulting in criminal charges.

Officers were called to the area of Harvest Moon in Bolton for the report of a physical altercation between several people on Thursday, Nov. 29 at about 3:25p.m.

When officers arrived some of the involved persons had left the scene in a vehicle. This vehicle was located and stopped at the intersection of King Street and Queen Street a short time later. Two occupants of this vehicle were arrested at this time.

A 23-year-old man Georgina, has been charged with fail to comply with recognizance. A 28-years-old man from Georgina, has been charged with assault.

Both males are scheduled to appear in Orangeville Provincial Court on Jan. 3, 2019.

Queen Street closed for Santa Clause parade

Caledon with the assistance of the Town of Caledon closed Queen Street temporarily for the Bolton Santa Claus Parade.

Queen Street (Highway 50) from Healey Road to Bolton Heights Road in Bolton was closed on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018 starting at about 10:00am. The closure will be in effect until approximately 2:00pm.

Motorists wishing to travel north and southbound can use Coleraine Drive or Albion Vaughan Road.

Motorists should prepare for traffic congestion in these areas as a result.