Norfolk OPP are asking for help from the public to identify the person involved in a break and enter at a Delhi home on Dec. 29.
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Police say the intruder broke into the Church Street East home shortly before 11 pm, took a quantity of money, and left when confronted by the homeowner.
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The suspect is described as male, about five-foot-eight and 130 pounds, who was wearing a black tracksuit.
Anyone with information is asked to call police at 1-888-310-1122. Anonymous tips can be made by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at helpsolvecrime.com.
Norfolk resident charged with spousal assault
A 58-year-old Norfolk County resident has been charged with spousal assault.
Norfolk OPP investigated an incident in Norfolk at about 7:30 am on Dec. 31. No further details were provided by police about the location.
No injuries were reported.
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The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe later this month.
Anyone experiencing intimate partner violence – or if you know someone who requires assistance – can contact Victim Services of Haldimand-Norfolk-Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation at 1-800-264-6671. The OPP can be reached at 1-888-310-1122.
Delhi resident loses thousands in scam
Police are investigating after a Delhi resident lost thousands of dollars through a scam that convinces victims there is an emergency.
Norfolk OPP began an investigation into the fraud on Jan. 1. Police determined the victim was contacted several times through WhatsApp by someone claiming to be their daughter. E-transfers to the scammer amounted to almost $6,000.
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Police say grandparents and parents are frequently the target of scammers. A typical scenario involves a call or message to the victim from someone claiming to be a relative who is in urgent trouble and requires immediate financial help. Police say the fabricated stories often include car accidents, legal issues involving incarceration, or difficulties returning from a foreign location.
The OPP and Canadian Anti-Fraud Center have developed a fraud prevention handout and urge community members to share it with others. The Little Black Book of Scams is available at yrp.ca/en/crime-prevention/resources/Little-Black-Book-Scams-e.pdf
To report fraud, contact the Canadian Anti-Fraud Center at 1-888-495-8501 or go to online to antifraudcentre
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