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Thief seen loading items from closed business, arrested

A male wanted on outstanding warrants is in custody after he was observed exiting a closed local business early Saturday morning.

On October 14 at about 4:25 am, a member of North Division was conducting proactive patrol in the area of Simcoe Street and Oyler Drive in Port Perry, when an officer observed a suspicious male exit a closed business.

The male was seen loading multiple items into his vehicle. A traffic stop was initiated as the male was leaving the area. The driver was identified as being a prohibited driver with outstanding warrants. He was also confirmed to be in possession of numerous stolen items. He was taken into custody without incident, said a police statement.

The 49-year old suspect of Clarington was charged and held for bail hearing. Name and further details available at www.drps.ca.

Anyone with new information that could help investigators is asked to contact Cst. Jolicoeur of North Division at 905-579-1520 x 2672.

Editor’s Note: Durham Post does not name the accused as:
1. Of this time, they are suspects and not convicted,
2. Sometimes charges are dropped or amended, and
3. Charges are not proven in court.

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