NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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The Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) made an arrest for theft from a business in the City of Orillia.
On March 26, 2020 at approximately 11:00 a.m., the Orillia OPP were dispatched to theft at a business on Murphy Road. The Loss Prevention Officer reported that a male suspect had ridden a bicycle out of the store without paying for it.
Police were on patrol in the area and located the suspect on the bicycle a short distance from the business. The suspect, who has been identified as Joseph Gardiner, age 45, or Orillia, was charged with:
- Theft under $5,000;
- Possession of property obtained by crime; and
- Breach of officer in charge undertaking.
The suspect was released on a Form 10 Undertaking and set to appear next on May 26, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice, Orillia.
The Orillia OPP is committed to serving our province by protecting its citizens, upholding the law and preserving public safety. If you have any information about crime in our community please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS). You can submit your information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com if you have any information on this crime or any other crime. 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
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