On August 16, 2013 a man attended the Wal-Mart store in Wallaceburg, selected a DVD player and a knapsack, and exited the store without making any attempt to pay for the items. The suspect had previously been charged for stealing items from Wal-Mart and was bound by a probation order not to attend the store. Police attempted to locate him and a warrant for his arrest was issued.
On Thursday night, the same man walked into the Shoppers Drug Mart in Wallaceburg and attempted to steal two bottles of cologne. When confronted by an employee, the man returned one bottle, but fled the store with the other. Police attempted to locate him and a second warrant for his arrest was issued.
On Friday afternoon, the same man walked into the No Frills grocery store in Wallaceburg, selected a variety of items, and exited the store without making any attempt to pay for them. The theft was captured on store security video and the suspect was identified.
Shortly after 11:00 p.m. yesterday an officer spotted the suspect and a foot chase ensued. The man was located and arrested.
A 23-year-old Walpole Island man has been charged with breaching probation, three counts of theft under $5000, and three counts of possession of property obtained by crime. He has been held in custody pending a bail hearing later today.
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