Giant Tiger location in Sarnia. July 2019. (Photo by Google Maps)Giant Tiger location in Sarnia. July 2019. (Photo by Google Maps)
Sarnia

Sarnia police commend store employee for preventing scam

A vigilant Giant Tiger employee stopped a potential scam that would have cost an individual $2,500.

Sarnia police said the potential victim was buying Google Play Cards Tuesday morning when a store employee told the person they were likely the target of a scam.

With fraud so prevalent, police are hopeful more people at the point of purchase will alert potential victims.

The public is reminded about the perils of sending money to someone who claims you've won a prize, and that when someone starts asking you to buy gift cards, you should get a second opinion.

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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.

(File photo courtesy of © Can Stock Photo Inc. / dehooks)

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.