A Cobourg man faces multiple charges following an alleged theft at a business in the city’s north end on Thursday.
Cobourg Police Service says around 1 p.m., officers received a report of a man who allegedly left a business with a “large amount” of unpaid merchandise.
The man was also allegedly brandishing a baseball bat and uttered threats when confronted by a loss-prevention officer, police said.
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As a result of the police investigation, Michael Cole, 46, of Cobourg was arrested and charged with theft under $5,000, possession of property obtained by crime, assault with a weapon and uttering threats.
The accused was held in police custody for a bail hearing in Cobourg.