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PUBLIC SAFETY MARCH 2023

HIGH-RISK OFFENDER RELEASED Public Safety Warning

LONDON, ON (March 25, 2023) – In the interest of public safety, the London Police Service is issuing the following information and warning in relation to the release of a high-risk offender.

Allan Eugene Ashton, 55, was recently released from custody and will be residing in the London area.

He has a history of violence, criminal harassment, uttering threats, and sexually-related offences. London police are concerned that he may commit similar...

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MVC 23-10089

SERIOUS MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION
Investigation Ongoing

UPDATE # 3 – LONDON, ON (February 3, 2023) – Members of the LPS Traffic Management Unit continue to investigate a motor vehicle collision that took place in the south end of the city Wednesday night.

The deceased has been identified as 19-year-old Chloe Elizabeth MacKenzie, of London.

Members of the London Police Service send their condolences to the woman’s family and friends.

Anyone with information in relation to this incident is asked to call...

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ROBBERY 23-26013

ROBBERY INVESTIGATION Victim unknown 

LONDON, ON (March 24, 2023) – Members of the London Police Service Street Crime Unit are investigating a robbery that took place outside a shopping mall located at 301 Oxford Street West early last night.

On Thursday, March 23, 2023, at approximately 6:45 p.m., a witness observed a robbery taking place in the parking lot and contacted police. The witness advised police that a male was in possession of a knife and was demanding items from an unknown man. A...

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SIU INVESTIGATION 23-22189

MAN TRANSPORTED TO HOSPITAL Special Investigations Unit investigating 

LONDON, ON (March 14, 2023) – Over the weekend, police were involved in a lengthy investigation into a homicide that took place in the 600-block of Kipps Lane. 

At approximately 5 a.m., on Saturday, March 11, 2023, a man was located with multiple stab wounds at an apartment building located at 621 Kipps Lane and was pronounced deceased a short time later.

A suspect barricaded himself inside of an apartment and was believed to be in...

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FRAUD PREVENTION MONTH

March is National Fraud Prevention MonthLearn the three Rs to protect yourself from falling victim

LONDON, ON (March 2, 2023) – Recognize. Reject. Report. Three simple actions that can help prevent you and your loved ones from falling victim to fraud. 

March is National Fraud Prevention Month, and the London Police Service Financial Crime Unit will be kicking off a month-long campaign aimed at educating Londoners about fraud tactics, trends, and tricks of the trade.

Fraudsters continue to develop...

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