St. Thomas police introduce a new vehicle that features the Battenburg design. (Photo supplied by St. Thomas Police Service.)St. Thomas police introduce a new vehicle that features the Battenburg design. (Photo supplied by St. Thomas Police Service.)
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Man charged for theft, assault after incident at St. Thomas business

Over the weekend, St. Thomas police were called to a downtown business where an employee had been assaulted.

The incident happened Saturday at a store in the 1010 Talbot Street plaza. Police said a man was caught stealing from the business and also physically assaulted one worker.

Police arrived at the scene and arrested a 29-year-old male. He is accused of assault, theft, and possession of a controlled substance.

The suspect was held in custody pending a bail hearing.

 

 

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