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Man charged after refusing offer to return $10K in stolen items: Sault Police

Sault Ste. Marie Police say theft happened April 14 on Salisbury Avenue
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One person is facing charges after a theft from a Sault Ste. Marie home.

Sault Ste. Marie Police say it happened Sunday, April 14 on Salisbury Avenue.

“Investigation revealed the accused had taken a variety of items from someone known to them with a total value of approximately $10,000,” said police in a news release. 

“The accused was given an opportunity to return the stolen items but did not. A warrant was obtained for their arrest.”

On Thursday, police were called back to Salisbury Avenue to investigate a report of a suspicious person, where they arrested the suspect.

Emmanuel De Melo, 61, has been charged with theft over $5,000.

None of the allegations have been tested in court and the accused is considered innocent unless proven guilty.