CRIME BRIEF: July 26, 2022
Type: Assault
Incident: 22-29839
Location: Morrell Street and Webster Street
On Monday, July 25, 2022, at approximately 11:30 p.m., officers with the Brantford Police Service received a call to report an assault in the area of Morrell Street and Webster Street.
Between 10:15 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., a 47-year-old woman reported that while she was waiting for the bus, an unknown man riding a bicycle approached her and attempted to steal her backpack.
During this interaction, the woman was physically assaulted by the man and sustained minor physical injuries.
The accused fled the area, travelling towards Grand River Avenue on his bicycle.
Suspect Description:
Caucasian male, approximately 5'7”, late teen to early 20’s, slim build, wearing dark t-shirt (black or blue) with red and white baggy basketball shorts, no facial hair, short brown hair, and dark running shoes.
This investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with information or video related to this incident is asked to contact the Brantford Police Service at 519-756-7050.
Additionally, information can also be provided anonymously to Brant - Brantford Crime Stoppers by calling 519-750-8477 or 1-800-222-8477 or by submitting a web tip online at: https://www.crimestoppersbb.com/submit-a-tip
Type: Assault
Incident: 22-29830
Location: West Street
On Monday, July 25, 2022, at approximately 10:00 p.m., officers with the Brantford Police Service were dispatched to attend a report of an assault that had occurred at a West Street location.
At approximately 9:45 p.m., a 57-year-old woman observed an unknown man sleeping outdoors at a West Street location.
The woman was concerned that the man may be in need of medical attention.
The victim approached the accused. After the man awoke, he became agitated, and physically assaulted the victim who sustained minor physical injuries.
The victim fled the scene and contacted police.
Officers attended the scene, located the accused and, as a result, a 57-year-old man from Brantford stands charged with Assault, contrary to the Criminal Code.
Type: Stolen Vehicles
Incident: 22-29466
Location: Colborne Street
On Saturday, July 23, 2022, at approximately 6:45 a.m., patrol officers with the Brantford Police Service observed two vehicles in a Colborne Street parking lot that had previously been reported as stolen from other jurisdictions.
Through investigation, officers located two male suspects within a nearby motel.
Both men were advised of reasonable and probable grounds for their arrest for possession of property obtained by crime. Search incident to arrest located the keys for both vehicles.
Both vehicles were recovered.
Additionally, information received indicated one of the accused men was in violation of a probation order, valid police undertaking and recognizance.
As a result of the investigation, a 41-year-old male from Brantford, was held for bail and stands charged with the following Criminal Code violations:
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime
- Failure to Comply with Undertaking
- Breach of Recognizance
And, a 23-year-old male from Port Alberni, British Columbia, was held for bail and stands charged with the following Criminal Code violations:
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime x 2
