OPP Briefs: Hold The Mustard

Tuesday, 20 October 2020 16:41

Briefs include a 9 year old getting inappropriate messages on their tablet, a RAV4 stolen in Plattsville and several vehicles damaged and curse words written in mustard in Ingersoll.

NORFOLK COUNTY - The OPP are asking parents to be cautious after a 9 year old child was approached by a stranger while using an app on a tablet.

The child's parent called police after the stranger asked the child for inappropriate photographs on Friday afternoon.

Parents are being reminded and encouraged to supervise their youth in the virtual world just as they would in the real world. The following tips are being offered to help keep young people safer online:

- Set rules about household internet use
- Always keep computers in high traffic areas
- Know your child's user name/passwords and contacts
- Realize that anything posted online is permanent
- Protect your passwords and make them hard to guess
- Be careful with webcams - your image can be captured
- Don't say anything online you wouldn't say in real life

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PLATTSVILLE - Oxford OPP are searching for a stolen RAV4 that was taken from a home on Fulcher Street in Plattsville.

Police say the white hybrid stock SUV was parked at the home when it was stolen sometime on Friday night. It has the Ontario licence plate number AZDV316, and has a cracked windshield.

Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to contact the Oxford County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or submit an online tip at www.oxfordcrimestoppers.com where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.

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INGERSOLL - Several vehicles were vandalized in the Town of Ingersoll on Friday night.

Tires were slashed and a tailgate was broken on two vehicles. Other vehicles had food items smeared on them, including two curse words that were written in mustard.

Most of the carnage happened in the area of Chamberlain Avenue, Brookfield Avenue and Chatfield Street.

Police obtained some video surveillance and are continuing to investigate.

Oxford County OPP is seeking assistance from the public that may have been in the area at the time, and witnessed any suspicious activity, or if you happen to have home surveillance or dash cam video available.

Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to contact the Oxford County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.