Douglas allegedly takes 96 chocolate bars

CITY POLICE

21 year old Douglas John Simpson (also known as Douglas Hynds) of 134 Gore St. will appear in bail court on July 3 2012, charged with breach of probation, theft and assault with a weapon. 

Officers attended a domestic call for assistance and subsequently located Simpson (Hynds) barricaded in an apartment. 

He was arrested on an outstanding warrant for theft and assault with a weapon stemming from an incident where, on April 14, 2012,  at approximately 14:00 hours, it is alleged that Simpson ( Hynds) stole approximately 96 chocolate bars and four CD's from Dollarama located at 293 Northern Avenue . 

The accused concealed these items in backpack and left the store without any attempt to pay. 

Value of the merchandise was $73.72.

It is also alleged that on the 14 April 12, Simpson (Hynds) sole clothing from Value Village located at 306 Northern and threatened an employee with a weapon, (a flick knife) when he was fleeing on foot after being confronted. 

He was also charged with one count of breach of probation regarding a non-communication condition.

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