The Perth County OPP were busy last Thursday investigating reports of a shoplifting incident and investigating the theft of a Snowmobile from a Farm Property during a B&E both in North Perth.
Just before 1:30pm officers were called to a business on Mitchell Road South in Listowel 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, and after a brief foot pursuit, was put under arrest. A 35 year old male of Puslinch Township has been charged with theft under $5,000, mischief and failure to comply with a two counts of failing to comply with a probation order.
Officers also responded to a report of a break and enter at a farm property on Perth Line 86, just east of Listowel. The suspect had broken into a farm building and sheds, and stole a black 2001 Ski-Doo MXZ, valued at $3500.
It was the only item stolen.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Perth County OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
