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A8 PUBLIC SAFETY Charges In distraction thefts A woman faces several charges In connection with distraction thefts in New market Bradford and East Nov 2009 a 73yearold woman was shopping at a grocery store on Davis Drive in Newmarket when she was approached by a woman who asked her to pass some juice Police believe while the elderly woman was getting the juice her wallet was stolen Police said the woman they arrested is also charged in connection with at least three other incidents in which victims were dis tracted and had their wallets credit cards or debit cards stolen at various places across the region The woman Is charged with six counts of fraudulent use of a credit card five charges of theft under 5000 and four counts of fraud She will be back in Newmarket court March 2 Police remind you to be cautious and pro tect yourself by following these safety tips Keep your persona Items within eyesight while shopping and never turn your back on them in public Keep all zippers closed and pockets buttoned If you have purchased a bigticket elec tronic item do not take it you your car Leave it there and return shopping Arrange to pick up these items as you com plete your shopping If someone accidentally spills something on you be alert and be aware of those people around you If you witness any suspicious people or activity contact police Immediately Charge against dropped LAST WEEK Sale ends February All Kids WINTER CROCS I on 50 off A charge laid against Ontario Provincial Police Commissioner Julian by a former Richmond Hill activist has been withdrawn Attorney General spokesperson Brendan Crawley confirmed the Crown withdrew the charge that Commissioner a Vaughan resident attempted to influence municipal politicians in Caledonia The charge was laid privately by former Rich mond Hill resident Gary Prosecutors concluded there was not a reasonable prospect of conviction In a statement Commissioner tino said the withdrawal was a logi cal outcome to an unsubstantiated allegation As previously stated I have the utmost respect for and confidence in the judicial system and am content that this vexa tious allegation was dealt with in a just and appropriate manner the commissioner said remain proud of the difficult work done by the OPP over the last several years in Caledonia Our efforts have resulted in a relative calm and minimized potential vio lence The results speak for themselves JULIAN Comma accused by former Rich mond Hill resident Commissioner was not available for interviews OPP Insp Dare Ross said Mr who helped plan a protest in front of the commissioners home in 2008 moved from Richmond Hill to a small Hamil ton neighbourhood the same year A native dispute is ongoing in Caledonia Includes Uggs Rockport Sorel Columbia Cougar Merrel Bostonian Franco Sarto Claries Ecco StrideRite Geox Shopping Centre 9057279391 The Country School JK12 is a coed universitypreparatory school offering a superior balanced education that challenges the student develops the mind and strengthens the character Please contact us at any time to arrange a personal tour OPEN HOUSE Saturday February lOamlpm Second Item 13415 Dufferin Street King Ontario Auto Show Specials 9058955747 MAZDA