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On May 27th, 2023 an Owen Sound woman contacted police to report that her wallet had been stolen in a distraction theft. The woman had just entered her vehicle in an east side parking lot when an unknown woman got her attention by knocking on her window. The suspect then advised the victim that there was something wrong with her rear tire. The woman exited her vehicle and the suspect directed her attention to the rear tire and produced a tack in her hand....

On Tuesday May 16, 2023 just before 9:00 am the Owen Sound Police Service arrested a male party in connection with the stabbing which occurred on May 14th near 6th Ave. E. and 19th St. E., Owen Sound.  The male was arrested in the area of 2nd Ave. E. and 6th St. E., Owen Sound.  There are no other suspects outstanding.

On Sunday May 14, 2023 at approximately 7:15 pm a violent altercation occurred between two males on the street near 6th Ave. E. and 19th St. E., Owen Sound.  During the altercation, a 30 year old Owen Sound male was stabbed numerous times.  The victim was taken to Grey Bruce Health Services where he received emergency surgery and remains in the Intensive Care Unit. 

On Monday May 8, 2023 an Owen Sound man was notified of the successful delivery of a package containing a uniquely identifiable item that he had ordered online from Amazon.  Prior to him retrieving the item from the front of his residence, the package was stolen.   The value of the stolen item was approximately $350.

On Saturday May 13, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. a patrolling Owen Sound Police Officer observed a man riding an electric bike on the west side of the city.  The officer recognized the bike as having been recently reported as stolen from a local business.

During March and April 2023, several break, enter and thefts occurred in Owen Sound and areas just outside of the city, with most occurring at businesses.  During the early morning hours on April 24th, 2023 a break, enter and theft occurred at a restaurant located on Highway 6 & 10 south of Owen Sound.

The Owen Sound Police Services Board, in cooperation with the Owen Sound Police Service, is pleased to introduce their 2023-2026 Operations Plan.

On April 2nd, 2023 shortly after 1:00 a.m. Owen Sound Police were conducting a R.I.D.E. check in the 1800 block of 16th Street East when the driver of a red Honda Civic failed to obey the officer’s direction. The vehicle passed the officer and continued eastbound but was subsequently stopped by another officer. The driver was observed to be under the influence of alcohol and was arrested for impaired driving....

On March 23rd, 2023 Owen Sound Police initiated an investigation into the theft of a Honda dirt bike from a residence in the 1400 block of 3rd Avenue East. The Honda YZF 450 cc bike is valued at $5500.00 dollars and is not plated.

On Friday March 17, 2023 at approximately 1 p.m. a male offender attended a construction site on the west side of Owen Sound where he proceeded to steal a large quantity of tools valued at approximately $10,000.  At the time of the theft, the tools were being kept in an unlocked work van that was parked at the site.  The theft was discovered a short time later and the Owen Sound Police Service was notified.

The east bound lanes of 10th Street East between 4th Avenue and 5th Avenue East were closed the majority of the afternoon due to an investigation by Owen Sound Police Service in relation to a pedestrian being struck by a vehicle. Just prior to 11:00 am, A female party was crossing northbound in the pedestrian crosswalk at the intersection of 10th Street and 4th Avenue East....

During the early evening hours of Thursday March 2, 2023, a male offender entered an eastside church and stole items from people’s jackets.  Included amongst the stolen property was a cellular phone and the keys to a Lexus SUV.  The offender exited the church and proceeded to steal the SUV.   The Owen Sound Police Service was notified upon discovery of the vehicle theft.

In late October 2022, the Owen Sound Police Service commenced an assault investigation after receiving a third-party complaint.  As a result of the investigation it was determined that a 62-year-old Owen Sound resident had pushed a 38-year-old Owen Sound resident down a fire escape.  In February 2023, members of the Owen Sound Police Service Community Oriented Response and Enforcement unit (CORE) took the accused into custody without incident....

Sunday morning (19 Feb) at approximately 2:40 a.m. after liquor licence establishments had closed for the night, a group of individuals had congregated in the area of 2nd Avenue at 9th Street East in the city’s downtown core....

During the afternoon hours of Saturday, February 18, 2023 a lone male entered an Owen Sound bank with his face concealed by a mask.  The man approached a bank teller and passed a hand- written note demanding cash.  The note indicated that serious bodily harm would result if money was not provided.

The Owen Sound Police Service is still investigating a motor vehicle collision that took place at approximately 6:30 p.m....

On Wednesday February 8, 2023 just after 1:30 p.m. a business located on 10th Street East, Owen Sound was robbed by a lone male.   The man, who was wearing a disguise over this face, entered the business and proceeded directly behind the counter where he confronted two employees and brandished a knife.  The man threatened the clerks’ and proceeded to steal a quantity of merchandise before fleeing the store. 

At approximately 11:00 p.m. on Thursday February 2, 2023 Owen Sound Police received a report that the driver of a snowmobile had fallen off of his sled in the area of 10th Street East adjacent to the Julie McArthur Recreation Center.

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The Owen Sound Police Service is pleased to announce the conclusion of an extensive project; “Project Winter”, which focused on targeting drug trafficking on the streets of Owen Sound. The Owen Sound Police Service wishes to acknowledge the support of the Criminal Intelligence Service of Ontario for both financial and operational support of this investigation.