KAWARTHA LAKES-Some scary moments for staff at a store on Kent Street on Thursday.
Kawartha Lakes Police received an emergency “911” call reporting the theft of a coat from an address on Kent Street west in Lindsay. Police say the caller reported that a young male had fled the area on foot after being confronted about the theft. The caller also cautioned officers that the young man may have a hand gun in his possession.
Police quickly responded to the area of the theft leading to the quick arrest of a male suspect.
According to police the young male was found to be in possession of an imitation firearm. The young male, who cannot be identified under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, was charged with theft under $5000, possession of property obtained by crime under $5000, uttering threats to cause death and possession of an imitation weapon for a dangerous purpose.
