Huron OPP report shoplifter caught in Goderich; and theft in Saltford

SHOPLIFTER RESISTS ARREST
 
(CENTRAL HURON, ON) - A 31-year-old from Central Huron man is facing five criminal charges, following a shoplifting incident that took place Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 28, just outside of Goderich.  
 
Around 6:45 p.m. Huron County OPP officers were dispatched to the Canadian Tire store located on Huron Road, to investigate a shoplifting incident. Within a couple of minutes, officers arrived on scene and with the assistance of store staff, located the suspect at a nearby store. Officers detained the suspect and found the man to be in possession of a stolen flashlight.
 
Once apprehended, the man began to resist arrest and tried to break free from the officers. Police were able to gain control of him and upon searching him, located a quantity of suspected methamphetamine. Further investigation revealed the man was failing to comply with conditions of his probation order.
 
As a result, 31-year-old Christopher KURTH of Central Huron has been charged with Theft Under $5,000 (Shoplifting), Resist Peace Officer, Possession of a Schedule I Substance (Methamphetamine) and two counts of Fail to Comply with Probation Order. He has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for March 20, at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

BREAK, ENTER AND THEFT IN SALTFORD
 
(ASHFIELD-COLBORNE-WAWANOSH, ON) - Huron County OPP officers, including members of the Huron OPP Property Crimes Unit, continue to investigate a daytime break, enter and theft that took place in Saltford last week. 
 
Sometime between 8:30 a.m. and 6 p.m., Friday, Feb. 24, a Saltford Road resident returned home to find someone had forced entry into his residence through a rear door. Once inside the home, the thief searched the residence and stole a variety of items.
 
Some of the reported stolen items include:
 

•  Jewellery consisting of two gold necklaces and three gold rings
• A 60" LG flat screen television
• An Apple MacBook Pro laptop computer
• A black and grey Harley Davidson leather jacket along with Harley Davidson boots and a leather vest
• A black Dewalt plastic case containing a 20-volt Dewalt brand skill saw, sawzall, drill, batteries and flashlight.

 
Any person with information regarding this incident should immediately contact Huron OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or 519-524-8314.  Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.