Cobourg Police – Man Arrested for Theft

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On Sunday, December 12, 2021, at approximately 4:45 pm, police were dispatched to a store on Spring Street in Cobourg for a report of a man trespassing.

As a result of police investigation 27-year-old William Crumb of Cobourg was arrested and charged with the following offences:

1. Enter Premises when Entry Prohibited: Contrary to Section 2(1)(a)(i) of the Trespass to Property Act

2. Theft Under $5000.00: Contrary to Section 334(b) of the Criminal Code of Canada

3. Possession of Property Obtained by Crime: Contrary to section 355(b) Criminal Code of Canada

4. Possession of Schedule I Substance – Fentanyl contrary to section 4(1) Controlled Drug and Substances Act

Crumb was held for a show cause hearing.

Pete Fisher
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Has been a photojournalist for over 30-years and have been honoured to win numerous awards for photography and writing over the years. Best selling author for the book Highway of Heroes - True Patriot Love

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