A suspect accused of stealing from vehicles in the Rapids Parkway area (Photo courtesy of Sarnia Police Service)A suspect accused of stealing from vehicles in the Rapids Parkway area (Photo courtesy of Sarnia Police Service)
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UPDATE: Suspect arrested in Rapids Parkway thefts

Sarnia police have arrested a man accused of stealing from five unlocked vehicles in the Rapids Parkway area on July 10.

It's alleged items like sunglasses, cosmetics, gift cards, loose change, and a wallet that contained debit and credit cards were taken.

Police said the suspect then used the stolen debit/credit cards at the Northgate Car Wash and Circle K on Exmouth Street.

A 40-year-old man was arrested by officers outside a shelter facility on Monday, and held for bail.

He's charged with three counts of theft under $5,000, possession of property obtained by crime, fraudulent use of a credit card, and breach of probation. 

- With files from Josh Boyce

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