(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County detachment investigated an incident after being called to a Queensway East, Simcoe, Norfolk County, Ontario address.
On Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at approximately 4:21 p.m., employees from the Real Canadian Superstore store contacted police to report a theft.
Through the course of investigation, it was determined that a male entered the store and removed merchandise. The unknown male was confronted by employees at which time he fled to an awaiting vehicle.
The vehicle is being described as a dark coloured Volkswagen Touareg.
On Saturday, March 5, 2016, police arrested and charged 41-year-old Michael Shawn HASKINS of Norfolk County, Ontario with theft under $5,000.
He is to appear in Provincial Court, Simcoe at a later date to answer to the charge.
“The OPP would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our residents and media partners for their assistance in bringing this investigation to a successful conclusion,” comments Constable Ed Sanchuk, Norfolk County OPP.