Cobourg Police – Man Arrested for Shoplifting

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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

Pete Fisher
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