Strathroy-Caradoc Police Service received a call about an ongoing theft at the Walmart department store on 150 Carroll St on Thursday, October 19th, at 8:00 am.
Someone had witnessed the suspect loading a shopping cart with merchandise exceeding a total value of $2000.
The suspect exited the store without attempting to pay for the items.
Police arrived at the scene, discovering the suspect and the stolen merchandise in a vehicle within the parking lot.
As a result, a 50-year-old male from London was arrested for Theft under $5,000.
A search of the male revealed possession of controlled substances.
The accused is facing additional charges for Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance and Failure to Comply with a Probation Order.
The male was detained in custody pending a bail hearing.
Written By: K. Milhomens