canadiangirl
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Oak Park / Powerline Road area. - where is that in relation to the industrial park?
Oak Park / Powerline Road area. - where is that in relation to the industrial park?
Tweets from reporter at http://www.brantfordexpositor.ca/
Vincent Ball ‏@EXPVBall 10m
Search began in parking lot used by hikers and continued down deep slope to Grand River.
Vincent Ball ‏@EXPVBall 12m
OPP from Brant Haldimand and Norfolk and canine unit involved in the search.
Vincent Ball ‏@EXPVBall 14m
OPP searching a wooded area @ the end of Powerline Road near former Wescast Foundry for missing Ancaster man.
Oak Park / Powerline Road area. - where is that in relation to the industrial park?
Investigators say a man entered the BMO branch at 1315 Commissioners Rd. E. about 12:30 Thursday, when he pulled out what appeared to be a gun and demanded money.
He drove off in a silver Volkswagen.
A five-minute drive away, at a townhouse complex at 590 Millbank Dr., a similar VW station wagon was found in flames, the blaze leaving its interior destroyed.
Witnesses describe the suspect as a slim man, about five-foot-six with a darker complexion.
He was wearing a black-and-white bandana around his face, black ball cap and a red hooded jacket.
Does anyone else think they have probably abandoned the truck by now? It wouldn't make sense for them to still be driving it around, especially not in any areas that are on alert to look out for them. Not that any of what they have done makes sense...
http://www.lfpress.com/2013/05/09/l...ed-to-burned-out-volkswagen-found-blocks-away
BBM
Bank robbery in London ON yesterday - about an hour's drive from Brantford - similar description of POI, possibly linked? If so, then he's switched vehicles & destroyed this one.
If it was stolen to be stripped then it's probably already in pieces and anything left over burnt.
Saved him from what?
What is the motive here? Has a ransom been requested? What is the purpose of taking Tim, to get the truck? Why risk having a witness?
If it was stolen to be stripped then it's probably already in pieces and anything left over burnt.
Types of VIN Scams
http://mpdc.dc.gov/page/auto-theft-prevention
- Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) are serial numbers for vehicles that are used to differentiate similar makes and models; every vehicle has a unique VIN. VIN plates are located on the dashboard and can be viewed through the windshield.
- VIN Switch: Thieves use VIN switching to disguise the identity of a stolen vehicle. They will replace the VIN on a stolen vehicle with a VIN that is not recorded as stolen. The thief will then try to resell the stolen car to an unsuspecting customer.
- Salvage Switch: A vehicle that is extensively damaged, burned or stripped, and determined not to be eligible for repair is called “salvaged.” Thieves buy a salvaged vehicle just to obtain the title and the VIN. Then, they go out and steal a car that is the same make and model, and switch the VIN plates
Black and White Bandana around his face? Gang?
I mentioned gang initiation earlier too ... theory.
They couldn't take the Toronto guy's truck due to his size, but they were able to take Tim's because they could overpower him?
Also that tattoo, gang related?
The Native Syndicate is comprised of two diverse chapters, the Northern Manitoba members and the Winnipeg affiliates. The organization is generally involved in low level drug trafficking, prostitution, robberies and vehicle theft.
Symbols: NS, black or white bandanas, tomahawk and spear in an X form with a shield and tow feathers in back ground.
Ranking structure: unorganized
Territory: Canada, Alberta, Toronto, Vancouver, British Columbia, Ontario and Oklahoma
I mentioned gang initiation earlier too ... theory.
They couldn't take the Toronto guy's truck due to his size, but they were able to take Tim's because they could overpower him?
Also that tattoo, gang related?
I mentioned gang initiation earlier too ... theory.
They couldn't take the Toronto guy's truck due to his size, but they were able to take Tim's because they could overpower him?
Also that tattoo, gang related?