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Broadcast time: 8:18 a.m. |
Date: August 21, 2015 |
Sarnia Police responded to a shoplifting call at about 9:30 p.m. Thursday night and arrested a 17 year old male youth for several offences. The youth was on probation and on bail conditions at the time. The youth was in a Wellington Street convenience store when he was observed stealing items in the store. The store staff confronted the youth and attempted to keep the youth in the store until police arrived. While officers were responding the youth assaulted the manager causing minor injuries. The manager did not require medical treatment.
The youth faces charges including four counts of breach of probation, breach of bail, theft under $5000.00 and assault.
Constable Les Jones
Media Relations Officer
Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 5345
Email: ljones@police.sarnia.on.ca