NEWS RELEASE
TIMMINS POLICE SERVICE
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The Timmins Police Service has completed its investigation into a theft of a cell phone which occurred at an “employee only” section of a local restaurant on Aug. 30.
An employee at the restaurant discovered that his cell phone, valued at nearly $850, had been taken from his personal effects.
An investigation was initiated and, thanks in part to video surveillance equipment, a suspect was identified, and the cell phone was recovered by the Timmins Police Service.
Additionally, Justice Okimaw, 21, of Timmins has been charges with:
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One count of Theft Under $5,000 contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada
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One count of Possession of Property Obtained by Crime contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada
She was arrested by the Timmins Police Service on August 31st and is awaiting a bail hearing scheduled for this morning at Provincial Court in Timmins.
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