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Lindsay, Ont., woman accused of stealing money from children’s hospital donation box

A Lindsay woman was arrested for allegedly stealing a donation box for a children's hospital. Global News Peterborough file

A Lindsay, Ont., woman was arrested Saturday after money was reportedly stolen from a donation box at a restaurant.

The City of Kawartha Lakes Police Service says around 12 a.m., officers responded to reports that a woman had stolen money from a children’s hospital coin donation box next to a cash register at a restaurant.

An officer found the suspect in the area of the restaurant. It’s alleged the woman initially identified herself with a false name.

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The investigation led to the arrest of a woman.

Sabrina Nadia Reynolds, 39, of Lindsay was charged with theft under $5,000, possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000 and obstructing a peace officer.

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She was released and will appear in court in Lindsay on Aug. 20, police stated Monday.

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