Woman charged in connection to LCBO thefts: OPP
A woman was charged in Midland with shoplifting after police say video surveillance revealed her stealing from an LCBO store multiple times.
On Monday, Southern Georgian Bay OPP responded to a report of shoplifting at the Jones Road LCBO store after a significant amount of alcohol had vanished from the shelves.
One day later, staff from the exact store location contacted the police to report another theft.
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After conducting an investigation and reviewing video surveillance footage, police successfully identified the suspect.
The very next day, officers responded to an assault complaint at Rue Richelieu, a Penetanguishene residence. Police discovered that the suspect in the assault case was also responsible for the LCBO thefts.
As a result, a 26-year-old woman from Penetanguishene Ont., was charged with theft under $5,000, possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000 and assault.
The accused will appear before the courts at a later date.
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