(MIDLAND,ON) – A number of shoplifting complaints were fielded by the OPP Communication Centre recently as retail store security observed and apprehended three persons in separate incidents in Midland.
Officers from the Southern Georgian Bay OPP Detachment responded at approximately 8:56 p.m. October 16, 2024 to the Penetanguishene Foodland and after a brief investigation into the theft of store merchandise arrested Trevor Wade KING 33 years of Christian Island.
The accused was charged criminally with the following offence
Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 – in Canada
Theft Under $5000- SHOPLIFTING
Earlier on October 16, 2024 at 2:36 p.m., officers attended the Midland No Frills store and and after a brief investigation into the theft of store merchandise arrested Tyler COPEGOG 22 years of no fixed address Midland.
The accused was charged criminally with the following offence
Theft Under $5000- SHOPLIFTING
On October 15, 2024 at approximately 1:44 p.m. officers attended the Midland LCBO store and after a brief investigation into the theft of store merchandise arrested Sarah WHITEHEAD 24 years of Barrie.
The accused was charged criminally with the following offence.
Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 – in Canada
Theft Under $5000- SHOPLIFTING
The accused persons were all released to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on November 28, 2024..
Anyone having knowledge of drug or property related investigations is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122, opp.southern.georgian.bay@opp.ca or by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).You can submit your information online at https://www.crimestopperssdm.com/ Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display and you will remain anonymous. Being anonymous, you will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.00.