www.insideHALTON.com · OAKVILLE BEAVER Friday, September 7, 2012 · 8 Necklace scam not the first in the area Continued from page 1 When the group drove off, Purandhar said he went inside the house to show his wife the jewelry, but when he reached up, he realized his own chain was gone. Purandhar said he wears his chain with the clasp in front so he believes the woman used a device to cut it loose, otherwise, he would have noticed her unhook it. The Oakville resident described the van as a newer model that was silver in colour. Halton Regional Police confirm that Purandhar reported the theft. Police said similar thefts were reported in Hamilton last month, but are unsure whether the incidents are connected. Late last week, the Beaver reported Halton police were warning residents not to fall for a distraction scam where thieves targeted necklaces. On the afternoon of Sunday, Aug. 26, police said a woman was walking in the area of Parklane Road when a vehicle pulled up next to her. The male driver asked the woman where a church was and started crying. He said he and his companion were giving away souvenirs in memory of his late mother. Police said a female passenger in the backseat then put a ring on the woman's finger and a necklace around her neck. A short time after the driver drove away, the woman realized her own necklace was missing. The jewelry the woman was given turned out to be worthless. Police said a similar incident took place earlier that morning in Acton. A woman, gardening in her front yard, was called over to a vehicle by a driver who had pulled up to her driveway. Again, after an exchange, her necklace was swiped and fake jewelry handed out. In that instance, the driver of the vehicle was described as male, 40-50 years of age, with short black hair and a moustache. He was accompanied by a man, 40-45 years of age, also with short black hair and a moustache who was sitting in the front passenger seat. A woman, 40-60 years of age, sat in the back seat. The vehicle is described as a four-door, possibly Dodge Avenger-style vehicle. Anyone with information about any of these crimes is asked to contact the Milton Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905-8254747, ext. 2415 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800222-TIPS (8477), through the web at www. haltoncrimestoppers.com or by texting `Tip201' with your message to 274637 (crimes). The Regional Municipality of Halton Access Halton at: www.halton.ca Dial 311 Please contact us, as soon as possible, if you have any accessibility needs at Halton Region events or meetings. Compost Give Away Saturday, September 15, 2012 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Halton Waste Management Site, 5400 Regional Road 25, Milton 401 NOTICE OF CONSTRUCTION Wastewater Main Replacement on Elmwood Road, Prince Charles Drive and St. Augustine Drive Town of Oakville REGIONAL RD 25 Thanks to the participation of Halton residents, approximately 30,500 tonnes of yard waste was composted last year and turned into rich, garden-friendly compost. Halton residents are invited to come to the Compost Give Away and pick up some of this compost as a "thank you" for diverting thereby extending its life! All Halton households are welcome to collect a maximum of seven bags (or equivalent) of compost. Please bring your own containers (garbage bags, yard waste bags, reusable Stay Connected! Follow us on Twitter @HaltonRecycles and read our blog at www.haltonrecycles.ca. We're sharing great information about Halton's waste management programs like Compost Give Away and other events--we'd love to hear from you! TREMAINE RD N BRITANNIA RD 5400 Regional Rd 25 Lower Base Line HWMS 407 QEW containers, trailer, etc.) and shovel. Residents are responsible for shoveling and bagging their own compost. Non-perishable food items or cash donations will be gratefully accepted on behalf of Halton area Food Banks. Your donations make a difference! Helpful Hint: When applying compost to your gardens, ensure you blend it with topsoil application for best growing results is a 60/40 split (60 per cent topsoil and 40 per cent compost). Contract Number: Scheduled Start Date: Scheduled Completion Date: Project Manager: S-2818-12 September 2012 December 2012 Mark Bajor 905-825-6000 x7617 Building CONSTRUCTION Halton a Better Protect Yourself From West Nile Virus Mosquitoes are still active and biting in September and into October when the weather is warm. Protect yourself from West Nile virus (WNV): cover up with light coloured clothing, wear a repellent with DEET when outside from dusk to dawn or any time in shady, wooded areas, and repair any holes or tears in window or door screens. Gary Carr Regional Chair Cleaning up? We can help! pesticides and cleaners to the Household Hazardous Waste Depot at the Halton Waste Management Site. Maximum 20 litres per visit. No commercial loads accepted. For a list of acceptable materials and helpful hints, visit www.halton.ca/waste. Don't forget to remove areas of standing water where mosquitoes breed. If you have standing water you can't get rid of, dial 311 and speak with a Public Health Inspector. For more information on WNV, dial 311 or visit www.halton.ca/wnv. Halton Regional Meeting Schedule Sept. 12 9:30 a.m. Regional Council Meetings can be viewed at www.halton.ca 070912