SOUTH SIMCOE POLICE SERVICE
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BRADFORD, ON - On Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019, a 41-year-old Barrie man was arrested following a public appeal for assistance to identify a shoplifting suspect.
The man is charged with:
- Theft under $5,000
- Fraud under $5,000 - two counts
- Breach of probation - two counts
- Possession of property obtained by crime
The accused was held for a bail hearing.
Original release:
On Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019, South Simcoe Police Service officers released security camera images in an effort to identify a theft suspect.
The theft occurred on Tuesday, Jan 22, 2019, around 2:30 p.m., when a man entered the Walmart located on Holland Street West in Bradford, selected two items and placed them in a bag. He then went to the customer service desk, returned the items and received a gift card. The suspect left the area as a passenger in a Grey Audi.
Thank you to everyone who helped publicize our appeal in this investigation. We value our working relationships with media and all of our followers who are quick to step up and spread the word. Together, we can make a difference.
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