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Shoplifters Walk up to OPP Officers

(LEAMINGTON, ON) – On Tuesday, November 30, 2022, at approximately 7:24 p.m., the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Leamington Detachment received a report of a shoplifting incident at a business in the 200 block of Talbot Street East in the Municipality of Leamington.

It was reported that two individuals attended the store, removed two TV’s, and then left the area on foot in an unknown direction.

Officers were nearby on another investigation when the two shoplifters walked up an alley towards the officers, dropped the TV’s and tried to walk away. Officers recognized them and subsequently took them into custody without incident.

As a result of the investigation, Shawn Andrew BORGES, 35-year-old of Leamington, Ontario was charged with Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000.

Additionally, Brian Tibor KARSAI, 34-year-old of Leamington, Ontario was charged with Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000.

The accused were held pending a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor.

Anyone with information regarding this incident should contact Leamington OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at www.catchcrooks.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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