Cornwall man arrested for theft of cheese

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Cornwall man arrested for theft of cheese
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CORNWALL, Ontario – Jacob Benoit, 20, of Cornwall was arrested on March 16, 2019 and charged with theft under $5,000, possession of property obtained by crime, as well as breach of probation for attending a certain business and failing to keep the peace. It is alleged on March 15, 2019, the man attended a Second Street business and removed merchandise, making no attempt to pay for the items as he left the store. Police were contacted and an investigation ensued. On March 16, 2019, police located the man and took him into custody, at which time he was found to be in possession of a quantity of stolen cheese. He was charged accordingly and held for a bail hearing.

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