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Employee At Lindsay Pharmacy Charged With Stealing More Than 10,000 Percocet Pills

KAWARTHA LAKES-A 24-year -old Lindsay woman is facing charges after more than 10,000 Percocet pills were reportedly diverted from a local pharmacy.

On October 28th, 2024 Kawartha Lakes Police Service were contacted by the owner of a pharmacy regarding possible internal thefts of prescription narcotics.   

Further investigation which included CCTV footage resulted in the arrest of an employee from the pharmacy.

Karlie Adams from Lindsay has been charged withTheft Under $5000 and Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Opioid (other than heroin).

At this time, it is believed that over 10,000 Percocet’s (Oxycodone & Acetaminophen) are unaccounted for according to police.  The incident continues to be investigated by the Kawartha Lakes Criminal Investigations Unit and further charges could be laid.

If anyone has any further information regarding this incident, please contact Kawartha Lakes Police at 705-324-5252 or Kawartha Haliburton Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

Adams has been held for Bail and will all appear at the Ontario Court of Justice located at 440 Kent Street West in Lindsay.

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