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Elliot Lake senior charged with theft

A 76 year old Elliot Lake woman is facing a charge of theft for shoplifting in Espanola.

Espanola Police were called to a local grocery store about a shoplifter apprehended by store security back on October 5th.

Police determined the women had attempted to leave the store with beauty products, as well as hot food items, totaling $220 in value, which she had concealed on her person.

The security officer apprehended the female and called police.

As a result the 76 year old Elliot Lake woman was arrested and charged with the theft under $5,000.  She is to appear in Espanola court on November 20, 2017.

The woman was also banned from entering any of the grocery store chain locations, including those in Sudbury and other communities.

Rosalind Russell
Rosalind Russellhttp://myespanolanow.com
Rosalind is Vista Radio's CJJM 99.3 FM - CJJM - Espanola's long-time Morning Announcer and Regional News Anchor/Journalist covering the districts of Sudbury, Algoma and Manitoulin. With a career in multi-media spanning the last 45 years, she has expertise in radio, television, newspaper and magazine writing. A long-time volunteer, she is the Inaugural 2025 Senior of the Year Award representing the Town of Espanola and represented women empowerment as the national 2024 Ms. Elite Regional Canada titleholder. A mother of five, and grandmother of two says simply, "I am the Queen of my Universe, and my children/grandchildren are my Crowning Jewels." Volunteering, pageants, reading and writing are her passions. If you have a story to share, email Roz at: [email protected] or call 1705-869-NEWS (6397).

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