(NORTH PERTH, ON) – A suspect led police on a brief foot pursuit after a theft from a local business, but they were immediately arrested.
The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to the business on Mitchell Road South, Listowel on January 13, 2022, just before 1:30 p.m., after a person was witnessed shoplifting. The suspect then fled the store, and tried to get into a moving vehicle. The suspect was observed by officers, who were able to make an arrest after a brief foot pursuit.
John Garrett WINER, 35, of Puslinch Township, has been charged with:
– Theft Under $5000 – Shoplifting
– Mischief – obstructs, interrupts, or interferes with the lawful use enjoyment or operation of property
– Fail to Comply with Probation Order (two counts)
The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford at a later date to answer to the charges.