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East York residents arrested in Listowel after foot pursuit

A theft and foot pursuit in Listowel has resulted in the arrest of three East York residents.

Perth OPP observed two males exit a local business in the north Perth community with unpaid merchandise on March 9.

They attempted to flee in a red pickup truck.

Police initiated a traffic stop and arrested the driver while the other two males fled on foot.

Police engaged in a foot pursuit with the two males who were caught and arrested.

The accused, ages 31, 32 and 28, are charged with theft under $5,000 and possession of property obtained by crime.

All three were released from custody and are scheduled to appear at Ontario Court of Justice on April 14.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Perth OPP.

Paul Cluff
Paul Cluff
Paul is a veteran journalist with decades of experience in newsrooms across Canada. He has served as sports editor at the St. Thomas Times-Journal, a general assignment reporter at the Stratford Beacon Herald, editor of the Goderich Signal Star, and founding editor of StratfordToday.ca. Paul is a graduate of St. Clair College’s journalism program and holds a credential in Inclusive Journalism – Fair Representation in Media from Seneca College.

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