On Friday, January 15, at 9:28 pm, officers attending a business in the North end of Cobourg were informed by a store employee that a man had been observed filling a duffle bag with items and leaving the store without paying.
As a result of police investigation, 28-year-old Richard ADRIAANS of Cobourg was arrested and charged with the following offences:
1. Theft Under $5000 – contrary to section 334(b) of the Criminal Code
2. Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000 – contrary to section 355(b) of the Criminal Code
3. Fail to Comply with Probation contrary to section 733.1(1) of the Criminal Code x2
ADRIAANS was held in custody pending a bail hearing on January 16, 2021