A Courtice, Ont., man faces charges following reported shoplifting incidents at two businesses in Lindsay, Ont., on Thursday.
Kawartha Lakes Police Service officers say Kent Street West businesses reported a suspected shoplifting incident.
While attending a first location and receiving a description of the suspect, officers received a second call from an employee at another business on the street. The employee reported a theft by a man matching the description of the suspect from the first store.
Officers found and arrested the man, who police say was found in possession of stolen property and drugs.
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A 43-year-old Courtice, Ont., man was arrested and charged with theft under $5,000, possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000t, and possession of Schedule I substance.
He was released and is scheduled to appear in court in Lindsay on March 30.
Effective Feb. 24, Kawartha police no longer identify the names of accused in less serious crimes.
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