Officers attending Grimsby grocery store for the NRPS Spring Food Drive arrest pair on theft charges.
Two people are facing theft charges following an incident at the Real Canadian Superstore location in Grimsby.
Officers were at the store's main entrance yesterday morning, greeting customers and accepting food and cash donations for the 2022 NRPS Spring Food Drive.
Around 11:30 a.m., staff informed the officers that a man and a woman had been spotted stealing merchandise.
Police entered the store but were unable to locate the pair.
The pair were found in the parking lot, holding multiple bags of merchandise including cosmetics, toys and beer.
Officers say the items, which were valued at $1,171, had not been paid for, and were returned to the store.
Facing charges are 25 year old Dalhia Maria Komenda and 30 year old Lucas James Latka, both of Wainfleet.
The pair were released from police custody, and a future court date has been set.
The spring food drive continues today, with police attending the following locations:
- No Frills - 390 Lincoln St. East - Welland (supporting The Hope Centre)
- Zehrs - 821 Niagara St. - Welland (supporting The Hope Centre)
- Food Basics - 130 Hwy 20 East - Pelham (supporting Pelham Cares)
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