Threats
A 33-year-old Cobourg man is facing charges after police responded to a report of threats.
On September 12, police were called to a downtown business for a report that a staff member was verbally threatened by a male loitering in the parking lot after staff asked him to leave the property.
Police located the male a short time later.
As a result of the investigation, a 33-year-old Cobourg man was arrested and charged with uttering death threats and three counts of failure to comply with probation.
The male was held for a bail hearing.
Theft, dangerous operation
A 33-year-old Cobourg man is facing theft and driving-related offences.
On September 14, the Cobourg Police Service received a call regarding a theft from a business on Elgin Street East.
Police learned that a man had left the business without paying for merchandise.
When confronted by an employee, the man attempted to flee in his vehicle, causing a collision between the suspect vehicle and a parked car.
He almost struck the employee and then left the area at a dangerous speed from the parking lot.
The investigating officer observed the suspect vehicle and conducted a traffic stop.
The driver of the vehicle was identified as the suspect involved.
A 33-year-old man from Cobourg was arrested and charged with theft under $5,000, possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000, failure to stop after an accident, and dangerous operation.
The male was later released with a future court date.
