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The Saint John Police have arrested 3 youths in connection with a commercial break and enter on Crown Street.

It is reported that:

On Monday, August 19, 2024, at approximately 8:55 a.m., officers responded to report of a break and enter at a business in the 70-block of Crown Street.

On arrival, police discovered that the business had been broken into and a quantity of Canadian currency had allegedly been stolen.

As a result of an investigation done by members of the Saint John Police Patrol Services Division 3 youths were identified and taken into custody in relation to this incident.

The youths are held in custody and scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday, August 20, 2024.

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The Saint John Police are warning the public that fraudsters are targeting our area using the Grandparent Scam.

It is reported that:

Recently, there have been an increasing number of complaints to police about the Grandparent Scam.

Generally speaking, the fraudster calls seniors posing as police officers, lawyers and clergy stating that their grandchildren were either in an accident or in jail requiring cash to help them.

Tips to protect yourself:
-Take time to verify the story. Scammers count on you wanting to quickly help your loved ones in an emergency.
-Ask the person on the phone questions that only your loved one would be able to answer and verify their identity before taking steps to help.
-Never send money to anyone you don’t know and trust.
-Never give out any personal information to the caller.

The Saint John Police would like friends or family members to reach out to seniors that they know and notify them of this scam.

If you receive a call of this nature, please hang up and contact the family member directly with the number that you have for them. If the caller claims to be a police officer, hang up and call the local police to confirm the legitimacy of the call.

For more information on how to protect yourself, visit Protect yourself from scams and fraud (antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca)

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File: 24-5172, 24-5173

The Saint John Police Street Crime Integrated Enforcement Unit (I.E.U.) have arrested 3 individuals in an ongoing drug investigation.

It is reported that:

On Friday, July 19, 2024, investigators executed 2 search warrants at different locations in Saint John and arrested 3 individuals.

As a result of the searches, the following evidence was seized:

-Two electronic money counters
-Fentanyl (33.50 grams)
-Hydromorphone (18 x 3mg pills)
-Cocaine (12.78 grams)
-$17,746.50 in Canadian Currency

A 56-year-old woman was released from custody on an undertaking to appear in court on September 26, 2024. She is charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking fentanyl, possession for the purpose of trafficking cocaine and proceeds of crime under $5000.

A 28-year-old woman was released from custody on an undertaking to appear in court on September 26, 2024. She is charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking fentanyl, possession for the purpose of trafficking hydromorphone, proceeds of crime over $5000.

A 29-year-old man was released from custody on an undertaking to appear in court on September 26, 2024. He is charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking fentanyl, possession for the purpose of trafficking hydromorphone, possession of cocaine and proceeds of crime over $5000.

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Many of our citizens are taking advantage of the convenience of home delivery for packages and parcels. However, this convenience is also being exploited by the criminal element who are seeking opportunities to steal unattended deliveries.

Parcels that are delivered may sit for hours unattended. They are often left on doorsteps, in mailboxes, or in other visible and accessible locations which makes them an easy target for thieves.

Over the past two weeks, there has been an increase in thefts of unattended parcels in the Saint John area.

To assist in preventing such occurrences, residents are reminded to:

-have a visible security camera on your porch
-leave instructions to conceal the package
-use a porch lock box
-follow package tracking
-require a signature for delivery
-request deliveries to a pick-up location
-have a neighbour receive your package

The Saint John Police encourages you to use these tips to assist in the prevention of such crimes and to report any suspicious activity.