Sarnia Police Headquarters on Christina Street. December 6, 2018. (Photo by Colin Gowdy, BlackburnNews)Sarnia Police Headquarters on Christina Street. December 6, 2018. (Photo by Colin Gowdy, BlackburnNews)
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'Tis the season for shoplifters

'Tis the season for shoplifting, unfortunately. Sarnia police received another eight shoplifting complaints over the weekend. Cst. John Sottosanti says it's a prevalent crime, especially at this time of year.

"We do ask that stores keep an eye out, greet your customers if you can, to let them know that they are within the stores," said Sottosanti. "We are not asking that the individual chase anybody or attempt to apprehend, but a lot of times preventative measures such as saying hello and greeting a person when they come into a store makes a difference in deterring that crime from happening."

Sarnia police handled 196 calls for service over the weekend including eight missing person reports, six domestic disputes, and four trespassers.

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Crash in Tilbury claims driver's life

Chatham-Kent police reported a 44-year-old man driving a pickup truck was killed in the crash at Jeanettes Creek Road and Coutts Line around 6 p.m. Tuesday.

CK police charge woman with assault

According to Chatham-Kent police, the victim was walking around King Street East in Chatham when she was approached by a woman she didn't know and struck in the face.

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Scoreboard, Aug 5

The Toronto Blue Jays lost 7-2 to the Houston Astros on Tuesday while the Detroit Tigers won their fourth straight, 8-0 over Seattle.