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Purse thief caught on tape

North Bay Police News Release ******************* Cst. Chabbert of the North Bay Police reports that a female employee of a local LCBO store had her purse stolen and the accused person was captured on store security video taking the purse.
Kate Adams
North Bay Police
News Release

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Cst. Chabbert of the North Bay Police reports that a female employee of a local LCBO store had her purse stolen and the accused person was captured on store security video taking the purse. Suspects left the area by cab and were later located exiting the cab in North Bay. A male suspect was arrested at approximately 9:27 pm July 15th, and the purse recovered.

Police have charged Charles Gilles, 34-years-old of Fisher Street in North Bay with Theft under $5000.00 and Possession of Stolen Property. He was released on bail July 16, 2008.

Anyone with information on this or any other crimes are asked to call Near North Crime Stoppers at: 476- TIPS (8477) or 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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