The Cobourg Police Service (CPS) bi-weekly update provides an overview of break and enters, theft from motor vehicles, mischief, and other crime trends in the Town of Cobourg over two weeks. From June to August, the bi-weekly report will include an update on Dynamic Patrol efforts and their impact over the same period.
From July 1 to 14, 2024, CPS responded to 851 calls for service.
• Break and enter: One (1) – Henry Street
• Theft from vehicles: Two (2) – Darcy Street, University Avenue East, King Street
• Distraction Thefts: None this timeframe
• Mischief: Four (4) – Cottesmore Avenue (2), King Street East (2)
• Fraud: Eight (8) – Computer Help Desk Fraud (3), Bitcoin Scam, Price Tag Switch, Impersonation, Online Market Place Scam, Telephone Scam, Taxi Scam
• Other Trends: 11 Property thefts and Four gas drive-offs.
2024 CPS Downtown Community Safety Action Plan – Dynamic Patrol
Since May 1, 2024, the 2024 Downtown Action Plan comprises a series of proactive crime prevention measures alongside ongoing harm reduction programs. Dynamic Patrol was deployed in the downtown area and surrounding neighbourhoods and parks at the beginning of May and will continue throughout the spring and summer. This initiative focuses on increasing police presence, engagement opportunities, bail enforcement, warrant execution, and probation condition compliance in the Town of Cobourg.
From July 1 to 14, police conducted 57 foot patrols, responded to one suspected drug poisoning call, and conducted 47 property checks within the downtown core and surrounding neighbourhoods, including Victoria Park and east to the encampment.
During this time, officers issued:
• One Liquor License ticket and/or caution
• Five Trespass to Property tickets
• 41 Highway Traffic Act tickets
A total of 21 arrests were made during this time period in the Town of Cobourg.
• Six arrests were individuals wanted on outstanding warrants or for bail violations.
• Two individuals were arrested on a warrant held by another police service and were returned to the jurisdiction of the warrant.
Dynamic Patrol is an ongoing initiative, and officers will be deployed as necessary in various areas of the community. In addition to enhancing police-related responses to ensure people feel safe, CPS continues to work with partners and community agencies to support all residents. The Homelessness Addiction Response Program (HARP) and Mental Health Engagement and Response Team (M-HEART) continue to connect with residents and conduct daily patrols throughout the Town of Cobourg.
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