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On April 13, 2026, at approximately 3:45 p.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called because a person had stolen items and left the store without paying. Police located the person walking on Ontario Avenue and was arrested and charged.
Justen PEARSE, 35-years-old, of Elliot Lake, was charged with:
- Theft under $5000 – shoplifting
- Fail to comply with Probation Order
The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on May 14, 2026.
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