Police arrest man on shoplifting charges

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A strip mall was the scene of several thefts in Huntsville.

Provincial police were called to 111 Howland Drive at 7 p.m. after items were taken from a few stores in the mall Saturday.

Police found the suspect and located drugs on him as well.

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During this investigation, police realized the man might be responsible for several acts of vandalism, including spray painting walls and signs in Huntsville.

A 29-year-old Huntsville man was charged with two counts of theft under $5,000 and possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge Ontario on April 22, 2025.