Suspect arrested attempting to steal merchandise from local business

Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release

On January 4, 2022, police responded to a report of a male attempting to steal merchandise from a business in the 900 block of Victoria Ave shortly after 10:00 am.  Employees also had to confront the male as he took his mask off to smoke a cigarette while in the business, and he would not leave when they asked him too.  The male was located and arrested at the business, and the merchandise was recovered.  The 29-year-old male was later released to appear in court on March 7, 2022 on a charge of Theft Under $5000.