Charges were laid after an employee at Metro in Renfrew reported a male had been stopped for shoplifting. Provincial Constable Joe Roach investigated and charged Manley LEDUC 71 of Renfrew with theft under $5,000. He was released on a promise to appear in court in Renfrew on July 23.
Four bikes were stolen in separate cases in Renfrew during the past week. Friday night someone entered an unlocked shed and stole two Norca bikes, one gray with black grips and the other one had orange grips. Another bike was stolen from outside a residence on Ross St in Renfrew; this one was a black Norco bike. On June 16 at approximately 11pm a white and red Supercycle was stolen from a residence on Lorne St in Renfrew. A bike was also stolen from the truck of a vehicle overnight on June 16. The bike was a Haro BMX black. Bike owners are encouraged to lock their bikes when not in use, and write down the serial number so you can identify it in case it is stolen.
Someone was busy in the past week, once again stealing small items from unlocked vehicles. Stolen property includes purses, wallets, change, sunglasses, and iPod Touch and a Tim Horton’s gift card. Vehicle owners are encouraged to remove valuables from vehicles and keep your vehicle locked when it is not in use.