Officers from the Southern Georgian Bay OPP Detachment responded at 4:06 p.m. April 29, 2024, to a report of shoplifting at the Jones Road Midland LCBO store resulting in the loss of a quantity of liquor. Video surveillance was obtained and reviewed by the attending officer.
On May 6, 2024 at 3:27 p.m. store staff of the LCBO Jones Road, Midland location contacted police to report another theft and were also able to provide video surveillance of the suspect and through investigation, the suspect person was identified.
On May 7, 2024 officers responded at approximately 2:00 p.m. to an assault complaint at a Rue Richelieu, Penetanguishene residence. Upon identifying the accused in the assault investigation, it was learned that the accused was also responsible for the previously investigated thefts from the LCBO.
Charged in connection to these three incidents is Brieana River Crane 26 years of Penetanguishene with the following offences contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada.
- Theft Under $5000- SHOPLIFTING (two counts)
- Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 – in Canada
- Assault
The accused was released from custody to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice at a future date in June, 2024.