Sault Ste. Marie Police were first called to the business in the 100 block of Old Garden River Road last Wednesday.
“An investigation revealed someone had broken into the business and, once inside, had broken into a display case using a hammer and stolen several items,” said police in a news release.“The investigation revealed the same person had broken into the business again, causing more property damage, and had stolen approximately sixty items,” police stated.
At around 8:40 a.m. Saturday, 911 was called to report someone damaging property outside of the same business and trying to get inside the building. In the area of Second Line East and Pine Street, officers located someone who matched the description of the suspect in the previous break-ins.“A search of the accused found them to be in possession of multiple break-in instruments and approximately six grams of suspected fentanyl,” said police in a news releaseNone of the allegations have been tested in court and the accused is considered innocent unless proven guilty.