OPP modern cruiser. (Photo courtesy of OPP)OPP modern cruiser. (Photo courtesy of OPP)
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Two people arrested following shoplifting incident

Perth County arrested two people following a recent shoplifting incident in NorthPerth.

In a release, police say they responded on July 4th to a Wallace Avenue North, North Perth address for a report of two suspects who stole items for the second time and left on foot. On July 13th, police identified the two suspects, and charged the two accused, both from North Perth, with Theft Under $5,000.The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford at a later date to answer to the charges.

Anyone with information regarding these incidents should immediately contact Perth County OPP or Crime Stoppers.

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