Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Bay St. George RCMP arrested two women yesterday afternoon who were found to be in possession of over $2000.00 worth of stolen merchandise from multiple local businesses in Stephenville.
On August 29, 2023 the RCMP received a report of two women stealing a large amount of merchandise from a local store. The following day, August 30, RCMP learned that the same two had stolen merchandise from two other stores in the community.
They were arrested later in the afternoon of August 30 and have both been charged with five counts of Theft Under $5000 as well as Possession of Stolen Property. They were released to appear in court at a later date.
The investigation is continuing.