A traffic stop led to Sarnia Police arresting a woman for shoplifting around $700 worth of tools.
On Saturday, a patrol officer stopped the bicycle rider at around 3:20 p.m. While speaking with her, the officer noticed a brand-new DeWalt Jigsaw in her reusable bag. The officer asked her about it, and she allegedly became agitated. She said she purchased the tool from a store on Quinn Drive, but she was unable to produce a receipt. The officer called the store, which advised him that a woman who matched the description of the bike rider had stolen items from the store.
After conducting a search, police found roughly $700 worth of tools.
Officials say, further investigation revealed that the women is responsible for two other thefts in the month of February.
According to police, the woman is also suspected of stealing a Marley "Rise Up Solar" portable Bluetooth speaker from a business on Exmouth Street on February 13, as well as four pairs of Milwaukee gloves, a 100-piece Milwaukee Impact Drill Set, and a 60-piece Milwaukee Impact Drill Set on February 20 from a business on Quinn Drive.
The 36-year-old woman has been arrested and charged with two counts of theft under $5,000, two counts of disguise with intent, and possession of property obtained by crime.
She has been released following her bail hearing.
