Kingston Police Locate and Arrest an Individual in Overnight Theft Investigation

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May 25, 2026

On May 24, 2026, at approximately 1:30 a.m., members of the Kingston Police Patrol Team responded to the area of Lansdowne Street and Adelaide Street following report of an individual who had broken into a vehicle and stolen several items, including a credit card. A witness in the area was able to capture video footage of the individual, which assisted officers in obtaining a description of the accused.

Officers subsequently determined that the stolen credit card was being used at 24-hour businesses throughout the city. As a result, officers attended several 24-hour businesses in an effort to locate the individual.

At approximately 3:30 a.m., officers located the individual at a business in the area of Ontario Street and Clarence Street. The individual was arrested without incident and transported to Kingston Police Headquarters.

The 25-year-old of Kingston was charged with:

•      Theft under $5,000
• Theft of a credit card
• Possession/use of a credit card obtained by crime
• Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000
• Possession of break-in instruments