The Timmins Police Service has completed its investigation into a criminal incident that resulted in an arrest yesterday (14 February) of a Timmins woman.
The Timmins Police Service responded to a late afternoon altercation that occurred yesterday at an Algonquin Blvd pharmacy where a 60-year-old male person was assaulted.
Based on investigation, it has been determined that a subject attended at the pharmacy and was confronted while attempting to leave without paying for over $300 in merchandise.
While confronted, the subject struck a 60-year-old man with a closed fist.
The subject was located at the scene and arrested by the Timmins Police Service.
As a result, Justine STEPHEN, 27, of Timmins has been charged with:
- Theft Under $5000 contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada
- Assault contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada
The accused remains in police custody for the purposes of a bail hearing slated for today at the Ontario Court of Justice in Timmins to answer to the charges laid against her.