Cobourg Police – Bi-Weekly Update
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 29 to August 11, 2024, CPS responded to 833 calls for service.
• Break and enter – Four (4), DePalma Drive, Sutherland Crescent, Ontario Street, and Albert Street
• Theft from vehicles: Five (5) – Matthew Street, King Street (3), Thomas Street
• Distraction Thefts: None this time frame
• Mischief: Seven (7) – Division Street (2), Queen Street (2), Elgin Street (2), King Street
• Seven (7) fraud reports, including a Facebook Marketplace Scam, Identity Theft (3), Computer online hack
(2), and Driveway Paving Scam (attempted)
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 29 to August 11, police conducted 48 foot patrols, responded to 6 suspected drug poisoning calls, and conducted 54 property checks within the downtown core and surrounding neighbourhoods, including Victoria Park and east to the encampment.
During this time, officers issued:
• Five (5) Liquor License tickets and/or caution
• Eight (8) Trespass to Property tickets
• 38 Highway Traffic Act tickets
A total of 30 arrests were made during this time period in the Town of Cobourg.
• Six (6) arrests were individuals wanted on outstanding warrants or for bail violations.
• Four (4) 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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