Arrest Made After a Struggle Regarding Shoplifting

Brockville – On April 9, 2026, at approximately 1:15pm, police received a call from Canadian Tire on Pakedale Avenue, about a 39-year-old male, who in progress of shoplifting.

Information was that a Loss Prevention Officer was currently in a physical altercation with the subject and was attempting to hold him at the scene. During the struggle it was noted that a pistol fell out of the subject’s waistband to the floor.

Officers arrived on scene quickly and took the subject into custody. The pistol in question was found to be a BB pistol; however, it was not used in making any threats during the incident.

The subject was searched and they were found to be in possession of a substance believed to be methamphetamine, and concealed merchandise valued at approximately $143.00.

The merchandise was recovered and no one was seriously injured as a result of the confrontation.

The subject was charged and scheduled for a future court date for the offences listed below:

• Theft Under $5,000.00
• Obstruct Person in Lawful Seizure
• Fail to Comply with Probation