Police Beat

Two men loaded their backpacks with numerous candy bars and packs of gum before leaving the store without paying, say police

One citizen convinced the 65-year-old driver from Shanty Bay to give up his keys and wait for police

There have been no reports of missing persons

On Friday, police were called to a store at the Tanger Outlet mall for a report of a shoplifting incident

48-year-old Midland man faces numerous drug and weapons charges

Officer involved has been a member of the OPP for six years, remains on active duty; OPP not releasing name or detachment

South Simcoe police lay numerous charges for a variety of offences including speeding, distracted driving and illegal parking

John McLennan faces charges of kidnapping with a firearm, forcible confinement and breach of probation, as well as many others, say police

Officers arrived eight minutes after the suspect entered the store and both he and the vehicle had already left the area

Police search for suspect