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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.

On January 12, 2023 the Owen Sound Police Service concluded an investigation into intentional damage being caused to the cable and internet lines servicing numerous downtown area properties, with the arrest of a 41- year-old Owen Sound female.  The accused has been charged with Mischief Exceeding Five Thousand Dollars, Mischief Not Exceeding Five Thousand Dollars and Failure to Comply with her Proba...

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The Owen Sound Police Service is recruiting for the position of Police Constable. Applications from non-experienced applicants are currently being accepted.

On December 14, 2022 at approximately 3:09 pm the Owen Sound Police along with Fire and EMS attended the 700 block of 9th Avenue East regarding a 2-vehicle collision....

Members of the Owen Sound Police Service attended a report of a motor vehicle collision where a female pedestrian was struck by a vehicle at the intersection of 10th Street West and 4th Avenue West today at approximatley 3:15 p.m.. 

During a short ceremony today at the Owen Sound Police Station Special Constable Cory Fernando was recognized by Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound Member of Parliament Alex Ruff with the presentation of a Queen’s Jubilee Commemorative Coin and certificate. 

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The Owen Sound Police Services Board, in collaboration with the Owen Sound Police Service (OSPS), wants to hear your perceptions of crime, neighbourhood concerns, and satisfaction with police services and public safety in the City of Owen Sound.

The Owen Sound Police Service has concluded a Human Trafficking Investigation which has resulted in the arrest of a 43 year old Owen Sound male for several sex related criminal charges.  The man was arrested on Monday November 21st, 2022 after investigators were alerted about a local 15 year old girl being exploited for sexual services.

This weekend’s heavy snowfall caused motorists to struggle with driving within the city.  Although there were only a few collisions reported to police, officers did spend a significant period of time each day assisting driver’s and assisted over two dozen on Sunday alone.