**TIMMINS POLICE SERVICE NEWS RELEASE**

The Timmins Police Service responded to a call for service in regards to a theft from a convenience store during the morning hours of Tuesday October 30th.

Upon arrival at the scene, Timmins Police officers retrieved a complete description of the suspect who allegedly distracted the clerk, and removed cash from the till, and fled on foot.

Responding Timmins Police Service officers located the suspect a short while later.

The male suspect was taken into custody.

A thorough investigation was completed by the officers in regards to the theft.

Jason Christopher LANDERS, 28, of Timmins, has been arrested and charged with:
– Theft Under $5000 contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada
– Possession of Property Obtained by Crime contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada

The accused remains in police custody while awaiting a Bail Hearing slated for this morning at Provincial Court in Timmins to answer to the charges laid against him.

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