The St. Thomas Police Service is warning residents to remain vigilant and secure their vehicles following a series of recent property crimes and other incidents in St. Thomas, Ontario.
In one recent case, police are investigating a vehicle break-in that occurred overnight on May 14, 2026, near the downtown core. Approximately $2,000 worth of tools and the victim’s wallet were stolen from the vehicle. Authorities report that the victim’s financial cards were used to make fraudulent purchases at a local business, and investigators are currently working to identify a female suspect captured on video.
The police service has also addressed several other community incidents from the past week. A 66-year-old woman was arrested for assault following a landlord-tenant dispute, and a 15-year-old youth turned themselves in to police regarding online threats made toward another young person. Additionally, officers recently conducted the Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere, or R.I.D.E., program to check for impaired drivers, and all motorists stopped were found to be sober.
These reports come as the St. Thomas Police Service continues to manage high service volumes. In 2025, officers responded to 24,345 incidents, which marked the busiest year on record. Police Chief Marc Roskamp has noted that issues including mental health, addiction, and housing insecurity are major factors driving the increased demand for police services, requiring coordinated efforts across the community.
