A 29-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the theft of a poppy donation box in Scarborough on Monday.
Toronto police said a man entered a business in the area of Birchmount Road and Eglinton Avenue East around 4 p.m.
Authorities said the donation box, which contained a quantity of cash, was stolen when staff members were not looking.
Police said the suspect was identified and arrested on Monday. Mudathir Salim has been charged with two counts of theft under $5,000 and possession of property obtained by crime.
Get breaking National news
For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen.
By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.
He is scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-4100 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS.
- Australian teen charged with making hoax mass shooting calls to U.S.
- Chicago man arrested, charged in killings of ex-wife and her husband: What we know
- Minnesota, Twin Cities file lawsuit to stop ICE surge after fatal shooting
- Man charged after over 100 human skeletal remains found in Pennsylvania home
Comments