SHOPLIFTING

Cornwall, ON – A 22-year-old man from Cornwall was arrested on Jan. 21, 2026, and charged with theft under $5,000 – shoplifting. It is alleged on Jan. 16, 2026, the man attended a Ninth Street East business, selected merchandise and left the store without making an attempt to pay for the items. The Cornwall Police Service was contacted and an investigation ensued. As a result, reasonable and probable grounds were developed for the man’s arrest. On Jan. 21, 2026, a CPS officer responded to a suspicious person complaint, and an investigation ensued. The man was located, taken into custody and charged accordingly. He was later released to appear in court on Feb. 26, 2026.

CALLS FOR SERVICE: There were 54 calls for service in the City of Cornwall over the last 24 hours (8 a.m. yesterday to 8 a.m. today).

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MEDIA CONTACT:
Rodney Wilson (#545)
Cornwall Police Service
Wilson.r@cornwallpolice.com