Theft – Charges Laid

File: 20191771079

Charlottetown Police Services responded to a theft complaint this morning at approximately 1:15 am.  The complainant reported that his laptop had been stolen from his work desk at a business located on Richmond Street.  The theft was captured on video surveillance and Police were able to obtained a physical description of the suspect.

At 2:45 am, while on Patrol on Weymouth Street, Police observed a male matching the description from the video.  The male was positively identified and arrested.

A 28 year old Summerside man has been charged with theft under $5000 and breach of Probation.  He was released from custody and will appear in Provincial Court at a later date.