KAWARTHA LAKES-Two Lindsay women are facing charges after separate shoplifting investigations by Kawartha Lakes Police Service.
A 36-year-old Lindsay woman is facing charges after a shoplifting incident Thursday afternoon.
On February 6th 2025, at approximately 12:37pm police attended a Lindsay St S. business after it was reported that a female entered the restaurant and stole money from a tip jar before running from the scene. An initial search of the area was unsuccessful in locating the suspect. Using video surveillance images police identified the female and officers on general patrol located her in the area of William St N and Peel St at approximately 3:37pm.
The accused was charged with Theft Under $5000 and Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000. She was further arrested and charged for outstanding similar incidents of theft and held in custody pending a bail hearing.
A few hours later, at 9:50pm police responded to the a Kent St W business for a report of an unwanted person call. Information received was that two females were currently in the store, one of which was known to be trespassed from the business.
Officers arrived on scene and located the females still inside. The investigation resulted in both females being placed under arrest and returned to the Kawartha Lakes Police Service.
A 29-year-old Lindsay woman was charged with Theft Under $5000, Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000 and Fail to Comply with Probation.
A 33-year-old Lindsay woman was charged with Fail to Attend Court – after having appeared and Fail to Comply with Probation.
Both were released with a future court date.
