A Richmond Hill man was arrested in Sarnia in connection to multiple retail thefts.
City police were called to a shoplifting incident Saturday at 4:30 p.m. at a business at the Northgate Plaza on Exmouth Street.
Police said a man wearing a facemask had allegedly stolen gift cards and medical supplies before taking off in a vehicle northbound on Colborne Road.
The vehicle was quickly located and stopped on Indian Road, north of Exmouth Street where the driver was arrested.
When officers searched the vehicle they found a large quantity of stolen items such as, razor blades, gift cards, gums and other assorted items totaling more than $6,500.
Police also found electronic devices for the purpose of defeating store security systems.
It was learned a similar theft happened at a plaza in Bright's Grove on Lakeshore Road.
Officers learned the 41-year-old was out on release for similar crimes with Halton and Toronto police.
The releases included prohibitions from attending specific retail stores, which the man violated.
He has been charged with theft over $5,000, possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000, two counts of fail to comply with release order and disguise with intent.
The accused has been held for bail.
