Fu Manchu charged with theft

North Bay Police
News Release

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North Bay Police Service reported several suspicious circumstances in late March 2008 whereby a male with a Fu Manchu Moustache, entered citizens residences on the pretext of needing to use the washroom, following attending to inquire about a used car or boat for sale on the property. Items were stolen at the time of the intrusion and as well, the suspect returned at a later time and again entered the residences.

Following investigation into these incidents, D/Cst. Gerry Martin and Cst. Stacy Jackson of the North Bay Police arrested a 37-year-old male in relation to these and several other occurrences in the city, Callander, and Redbridge Ont.

This male, who is suffering from a chronic illness, is charged with 2 counts of Theft, 2 Counts of Attempt Theft, and 4 counts of Being Unlawfully in a Dwelling House. His name is being withheld from publication.

Police would like to thank the public for their help in relation to these investigations.

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