NEWS RELEASE
GUELPH POLICE SERVICE
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On Sept. 6, 2019, at approximately 5:40 p.m., a male entered a clothing store on Eramosa Road.
The suspect selected 15 items from an outdoor clothing rack and fled on foot. When confronted by store staff the suspect threatened them with a knife.
The suspect fled on foot and police were called. A canine unit arrived and located the suspect still on the run. K9 General was deployed and chased the suspect. The suspect eventually surrendered and was arrested.
A 58-year-old Guelph male was charged with; theft under $5000, Utter threats and breach probation.
The male was held in custody pending a bail hearing.
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