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Officer Flagged Down During Theft In-Progress

A Wallaceburg man is facing charges following a theft at a motel in the city of London.

The Ontario Provincial Police said a witness saw a man enter a vehicle, steal multiple items and then enter a room at a motel at 840 Exeter Road.

The witness saw the man return to the vehicle a short time later and flagged down a passing OPP cruiser.

The man was arrested without incident.

As a result, a 40-year-old Wallaceburg man is charged with mischief under $5,000 and engaging in prohibited activity on a property. He has since been released from custody with a future court date.