
A Lindsay man has been charged after allegedly stealing a big screen TV from a business on Kent Street West.
According to the Kawartha Lakes Police Service, officers were contacted by loss prevention staff at the business after observing a male leave the store without paying for merchandise.
“The male had selected a large-screen television from the shelf and exited the store without paying,” reads a media release from police.
“A loss prevention officer called police and monitored the accused who was located by police a short distance from the business.”
Allan Gouin, 32, has been charged with theft under $5,000 and possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000.
He is scheduled to appear in Lindsay court on Jan. 6, 2022.