Police have charged a man after someone threatened to stab employees of a north end business.
On Sunday evening, Belleville police received a report that an unknown male had pulled out a knife and threatened to stab two employees before fleeing the scene.
Police reviewed video surveillance and began searching for the suspect.
Less than an hour later, officers located the male a short distance away.
During his arrest, the suspect admitted to stealing a mug from another nearby business.
A 50-year-old Belleville man was arrested and charged with:
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Assault with a weapon x2
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Uttering threats x2
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Possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose
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Theft under $5000
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Fail to comply with probation order x2
He was held for a bail hearing.
