On June 29th at approximately 2:00 pm, Brockville Police responded to the Superstore on Parkedale Ave. in regards to a shoplifter.
Police dealt with a local, 39 year old male. He was charged under the Trespass to Property Act and issued a fine.
At approximately 6:30 pm, Brockville Police responded to the Superstore on Parkedale Ave. in regards to a shoplifter. Police dealt with a local, 48 year old male.
He was charged with Theft Under and released at the scene with a future court date.
Sometimes we can read what appears to be the same story with the same circumstances involving shoplifters and whether they are charged criminally or issued a fine. Police use many factors to determine individual cases. Such as, past criminal records, warned for similar behaviour, dollar value involved, taking ownership and several other circumstances are looked at in their totality.