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Meaford Gas Bar Employee Charged With Theft

An employee of a gas bar in Meaford has been charged with theft.

The owner of Alex’s Gas Bar on Sykes St. S in Meaford contacted the OPP after noticing shortages in the cash flow.

The money began disappearing from the time the man was hired in January of this year, until October. The theft was estimated to be in excess of $7,500.

A 20-year-old Meaford man has been charged with theft over $5,000. He is scheduled to appear in court in Owen Sound on January 8.

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